Oranges

South Africa's 2025 table grape season continued to build momentum by Week 46, with packing underway in the Northern Provinces and the Orange River. Although overall export volumes remained below last year's levels, packing volumes were higher. By Week 46, 958,421 cartons had been inspected for. read more

"The beginning of the blood orange harvest is anticipated to take place between December 10 and 15. Gerardo Diana, the president of the Sicilian Blood Orange PGI Consortium, stated, 'The forecast looks promising, and we are quite optimistic.' Mount Etna has been blanketed in snow for a few days, which is a positive development." read more

Taught blue, and white) as the main plots and two cultivars (Orange Flame and Deep Orange) as the subplots, replicated three times. The results showed that the blue light treatment significantly increased plant height, leaf area, and chlorophyll content compared to the other light treatments. Additionally, lutein content was higher in plants grown under blue light compared to red, taught blue, and white light. These findings suggest that blue light can positively influence growth characteristics and carotenoid accumulation in African marigold, specifically enhancing lutein production. read more

The Sicilian citrus season begins with positive signs and quality prospects for consumers. Providing an overview of the new campaign is Alessandro Barbera, owner and general manager of the eponymous Group headquartered at the foot of Mount Etna, a historic presence in the landscape of read more

The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges Igp is one of the protagonists of the new initiative "Journey to Excellence" promoted by ITA Airways, in collaboration with Origin Italia, Qualivita Foundation, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Agriculture. read more

South African citrus exporters are increasingly establishing themselves in Asian markets, particularly in Vietnam, where growth has accelerated since the bilateral protocol of 2024 allowed South African oranges to enter the market. In the first season of this new access, South Africa shipped 53,311 15-kilogram cartons of oranges to Vietnam. read more

Argentinian has conducted its inaugural delivery of fresh oranges to Ecuador. The shipment, consisting of 20 pallets, included 24 tonnes of citrus fruits cultivated in the Entre Ríos province. read more

President Trump announced last week, on November 14, that certain agricultural products would no longer be subject to reciprocal tariffs. Bananas, oranges, and tropical fruits are some examples of the more than 200 agricultural products that are now exempt. "This is definitely some positive news," he stated. read more

Belgium: Okay opens sustainable neighborhood supermarket in Oelegem
On Friday, November 21st, Okay will open its 150th store in Oelegem. In our Freshmart, the wide aisles and glass wall ensure a comfortable and enjoyable shopping experience. Our broad selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, read more

The Sicilian Tarot makes its entrance, but its Milanese debut does not have the triumphant step one might expect. With cautious prices and limited quantities, the typical Sicilian orange faces a cautious start, closely observed by the operators of the fruit and vegetable market. Umberto Musso. read more

Exporters started the 2025/26 orange juice season with optimistic outlook, boosted by the elimination of United States import tariffs on Brazilian orange juice and increased orange production in São Paulo state. However, weaker demand from Europe resulted in subdued exports throughout July. read more

After the meeting of the Egyptian Export Authority Council on November 17, the official start date for the orange export season has been set for December 15, 2025. This marks a delayed start compared to last year, when the season began on December 1, catching many by surprise. read more

A simple gesture yet a powerful message. An orange for every woman who has found the strength to say enough. read more

Turin has turned orange: DimmidiSì, in collaboration with the agency Armando Testa, chose the Nitto ATP Finals to celebrate the restyling of its range of fresh soups and launch the campaign "Taste Proposals". The brand focused on an integrated strategy that combined. read more

Limoneira has announced the sale of its Chilean farms, Pan de Azucar and San Pablo, for around US$15 million as part of ongoing efforts to streamline its operations. The two ranches comprise approximately 200 hectares of lemons, 40 hectares of oranges, and other unplanted land. read more