Oranges

Regular rains and mild weather were recorded at the end of October in the citrus belt of São Paulo state and Triângulo Mineiro, the largest orange producer for the juice industry. This situation has helped provide relief for trees that were suffering from a lack of rain and high temperatures. read more

"We cultivate fresh produce, which makes up 60% of our international sales, along with a range of processed products sold under our main brand 'Così Com'è'. The growth trajectory is promising, especially since our products are premium quality and require meticulous attention to health and... read more

Montague Farms shipped its first 4 containers of oranges to Korea in 2021, after tariffs were reduced under the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA). The Australian fruit grower, now nearing its 80th year in business, had built an export portfolio around stone fruit. However, that market was... read more

Sunkist Growers, Inc. is excited to start the 2024 holiday season with a thrilling new partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, combining two timeless classics - Sunkist® Navel oranges and the beloved Christmas film, The Polar Express. This year, Sunkist is launching a read more

Oranges are a fundamental element in the diet of Italians, not only because of their popularity (they are the third most consumed fruit category), but also for their contribution of vitamin C, essential for health. In fact, a glass of orange juice provides all the necessary vitamin C. read more

In Jiangxi province, China, a fruit grower named Li Ningxian observed in 2004 that some Nanfeng oranges were maturing roughly six weeks earlier than usual. Despite initial challenges with the stability of sugar content, Ningxian collaborated with Yi Hualin, a citrus breeding expert from Huazhong... read more

Retailers ramped up the holiday spirit this week by showcasing Thanksgiving and winter holiday meal favorites. New crop California Navel oranges made their debut, marking the beginning of the winter citrus season. Alongside traditional fall favorites, popular cookout items such as Iceberg lettuce and berries were also prominently displayed. read more

Oranges are the third most consumed category of fruit in Italy, after apples and bananas, despite their seasonality being concentrated in the autumn-winter period. In fact, oranges are a pillar of our diet, thanks to their versatility: they are often consumed at the end. read more

The Ecuadorian government has approved the importation of Argentine lemons, as well as oranges, mandarins, grapefruit, and bone-in beef. read more

AlgarOrange's president, José Oliveira, informed the Lusa agency that this year's citrus harvest in the Algarve region of Portugal was about 10 percent higher than in an average year. Despite facing challenges like water scarcity and pest infestations, the previous season was described as successful. read more

During a board meeting on October 28, 2024, Alwyn Dippenaar from the Orange River Region was elected as the new chair of the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI). Dippenaar has been a board member since 2014, most recently serving as vice chair. He is replacing Anton Viljoen Jnr. who is. read more

Clementines from Argolida, Greece's most important citrus-growing region, have had a strong start with high prices, according to Mr. Christos Merikas, a shareholder and sales manager at the citrus exporting company Five S.A. "There is a high demand for clementines, as the harvest began around ten... read more

An area of California's Orange County has been put under quarantine by the state's Department of Food and Agriculture in an effort to prevent the spread of the oriental fruit fly. read more

National consumption is decreasing – except in discount stores – and prices have increased by 25 points over the past five years, doubling to 50 points if we extend the period to ten years. On the production side, however, there is a certain stability, as well as in imports. read more

The brassica season is in full swing and eTop Melon, the company from Pantalla (Perugia), is working on enhancing this segment in every way possible, from the field to the warehouse. They are focusing on producing broccoli, white, purple, and orange cauliflower, and savoy cabbage. read more