Oranges

Dümmen Orange has moved its cut flower carnation trial fields from Shizuoka Prefecture to Aichi Prefecture, one of Japan's major carnation production regions. The trial materials used in Japan are sourced from Dümmen Orange's breeding facilities in Spain. read more

Among the suppliers that Mercadona collaborates with, the stable agreements with companies such as Martinavarro, Bollo, Fontestad, Frutas Tono, Frutinter, Anecoop, Alcafruit, Lasarte, Agronostrum, AM Fresh Spain Citrus, Grupo Llusar Torres, Vicente Giner, and Nufri stand out. read more

Prices for oranges in Ukraine have increased by 15-20% compared to last year, now ranging from €1.8 to €2.7 per kilogram. Mandarins are priced between €2 and €2.7 per kilogram, while clementines, a hybrid of oranges and mandarins, cost 1.13-1.36 euros per kilogram. read more

Starting this week, Creta Star oranges, grown on the island of Crete, are once again available through Gebrs van Aarle. Thanks to an exclusive partnership with the Greek family-owned company Synergatiki, consumers can enjoy the finest tree-ripened hand-picked oranges from Greece. "With their read more

Strong presence in the clementine markets, mainly sourced from Calabria. Decreased demand for blond oranges, Navelina cultivar, with a shift in interest towards red-fleshed varieties. The campaign for Sicilian Avana mandarins started early. Frosts and bad weather have... read more

This figure would be 4.7% (+13,550t) higher than the months of Sept-Nov 2023, but 7.1% (-23,000t) lower than the average for the same period in the last five campaigns. read more

In 2023, each household in Germany bought around 7.9 kg of oranges, whereas from 2019 to 2021 it had been over a kilo more at around 9 kg. However, there has been a significant price increase since then (2019-2023: +4.9% per annum) due to rising production costs as well as poor harvests. As a result, the read more

The Ribera PDO Orange Consortium will send 20 quintals of oranges to be distributed to the Scalabrini missionaries of San Carlo in Rome for charity. This charitable initiative, now in its third consecutive year, stems from the collaborative and friendly relationship of the president of the Ribera Consortium. read more

After the feast of the Immaculate Conception, we are approaching the Christmas holidays, which until last week did not seem to have much impact on sales. The scenario does not appear to have changed in the week that is about to end, as explained by. read more

In Pakistan, the start of the cold wave has not resulted in the expected arrival of oranges in the market, as reported by ARY News. The absence of this season's popular fruit is linked to the negative impacts of climate change on citrus production, which has not only led to a read more

Dümmen Orange recently took part in several industry poinsettia trials across North America in the past few weeks. The trial locations included Sawaya Gardens, N.G. Heimos Greenhouses and Millstadt Young Plants, Vaandrager Nurseries, Lucas Greenhouses, and Plantpeddler. Dümmen Orange introduced new varieties during these trials. read more

Also this year, we have summarized for you influential events and decisions that have particularly impacted and challenged our industry. read more

According to the USDA's Office of Agricultural Statistics, the state's orange harvest for 2024/25 will be 12 million boxes, 20% less than originally forecasted. This is 33% less than last year and a historic low not seen in a century. read more

The ripening of Spanish Orri mandarins is ahead of schedule in a season that is expected to be shorter, with a 25-30% lower production compared to the record volume of the 2023/2024 campaign. Similarly, the harvest of the first part of the mandarin and orange season started significantly earlier. read more

The cherry harvest began on November 15th for Bite Riot, located in Orange, New South Wales. "We had a perfect growing season up until the early December harvest, when we experienced 56mm of rain at the Mudgee orchard and 111mm in Orange. This resulted in the loss of late varieties in Mudgee and some in Orange." read more

The clementine campaign continues with a certain stability and regularity. Most of the oranges are still of the blonde pulp variety, but the interest is in the Tarocco variety, which is not yet available in high quantities and with medium-small sizes. The artichoke market is lively with prices. read more