Oranges

In the mid-1980s, getting to Blouputs in the Lower Orange River region was quite a challenge. Once you left the main road from Augrabies to Pofadder and descended towards the river, you had to open numerous farm gates. read more

The beginning of the orange season from the Sicilian gardens faced some challenges this year. "Due to drought and water shortage, the initial batch of Navelina oranges that arrived on November 20th were predominantly small. Subsequently, the Washington Navel variety, which we started offering, was similarly affected." read more

The citrus fruit derivatives industry in Sicily holds a leading position in the production of blood oranges, known for their high pigmentation. This pigmentation is due to the production of anthocyanins, which are characteristic of the vesicles and carpels of the three main orange cultivars. read more

Winter in Morocco is characterized by a vibrant and fragrant celebration: the arrival of mandarin oranges and other citrus fruits. From early January to late February, these luscious fruits dominate the streets, sold from pickup trucks, pushcarts, and wooden crates in local markets and grocery stores. read more

The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Blood Orange PGI was the protagonist of the live talk broadcasted from Palermo on Wednesday, January 29 on corriere.it, and promoted by The Coca-Cola Company on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Fanta. Indeed, since 2019, Sicilian PGI blood oranges have... read more

The harvest of Greek Navelina oranges and Nova mandarins concluded on February 25 with small-sized fruits. In the final phase of their season, the grower price for Navelinas loaded on trucks was €0.30/kg, while for Novas, the price was €0.40/kg. Looking ahead to the upcoming days, it appears that read more

Po udanym sezonie egipskich pomarańczy navel, teraz skupiamy się na pomarańczach z Walencji - mówi Rayan El Sawy, przewodniczący egipskiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Egyptian Emirati Import & Export: "Od naszej ostatniej aktualizacji, przeżyliśmy bardzo udany sezon cytrusowy. Rozpoczęliśmy od pomarańczy navel, osiągając wzrost w obu... read more

"Now that the Christmas holidays are over, the season of the highly sought-after red oranges has begun as scheduled. In this region, the Moro and Tarocco varieties of the Nucellare, Gallo, and Lempso cultivars are especially popular," says Giovanni Scavo, sales manager of the Sicilian company Il. read more

Alexandra Farms is currently cultivating Sahara Sensation, a variety developed by Dümmen Orange. Sahara Sensation is commonly found in the market as a spray rose. Responding to feedback from floral designers requesting more focal flowers in sandy, nude tones, Alexandra Farms started growing Sahara. read more

Clementines and mandarins make up a significant part of the European citrus production, which in Italy amounts to more than 3 million tons of citrus fruits annually, including oranges, lemons, mandarins, and other citrus varieties. Thanks to the fertile soils and ideal climate, approximately 65 read more

The 2024/25 Egyptian citrus season is expected to be exceptional, with production levels projected to reach a record 3.7 million tonnes, as stated by Ahmed Ghazy, the export manager at Wadi El Nour, a prominent agricultural company in Egypt with over 30 years of experience in cultivating high-quality citrus fruits. read more

Throughout the month of February, on the occasion of World Cancer Day, Large-Scale Retail and Organized Distribution mobilize massively for "Red Oranges for Research", an initiative that has been taking place for several years in supermarkets following an event in the squares with the Oranges. read more

Good sales for Tarocco oranges, for juice. Sales have started for Italian Hernandina clementines, in addition to Spanish Tango. Good demand for leeks, in the peak of the season; weak sales for artichokes, cauliflowers, and fennel this week. Low product availability for peppers. read more

Modern distribution once again mobilizes in support of research. On the occasion of World Cancer Day, throughout the month of February, the initiative "Red Oranges" returns. read more

However, Mexican citrus production continues to be affected by adverse environmental factors such as persistent drought and high temperatures. In terms of exports, there is a significant increase in the export of lemons and limes, with a slight increase in oranges as well. read more

The current Expana Benchmark Price (EBP) for orange concentrate FCA Europe is $6,700 per metric tonne as of December 31, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 13.5% but a decline of 4.3% in the last quarter. In January, market participants reported offers as low as $6,300/mt. read more

The oranges and tangerines from Frutas Torres have been recognized, for the third consecutive year, with the prestigious "Flavor of the Year 2025" award. They have undergone a validation process to receive this recognition. read more

While climate change is expected to pose significant challenges to agriculture in the coming decades, it could also lead to the widespread cultivation of crops like chickpeas, soybeans, and oranges in the UK. This could result in locally produced hummus, tofu, and marmalade becoming common items on supermarket shelves. read more

In the fruit and vegetable section of the Leclerc store in Drumettaz (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), managed by Benjamin Genovese, the newest member of the citrus family, the Banzzai mandarin, is prominently displayed alongside the well-known Newhall orange and Sicilian red mandarin. read more

Sezon egipskich pomarańczy Valencia zaczyna się punktualnie, z owocami już trafiającymi do magazynów pakowaczy. Według Mostafy Alego z Premium Sourcing, kampania eksportowa zapowiada się być bardziej udaną niż poprzednia, choć oczekuje się, że będzie trudniejsza i krótsza niż zazwyczaj. read more