Oranges

Beekenkamp Group and Dümmen Orange are in discussions to investigate possibilities for a more integrated partnership in marketing and sales, research and development, and production. Both Beekenkamp Group and Dümmen Orange, represented by their respective CEOs, Beekenkamp and Anthony Christiaanse, have signed a Letter of Intent for this purpose. Anthony Christiaanse (left) from read more

Rijk Zwaan Ibérica's new sweet, juicy, and flavorful orange-fleshed watermelon variety has won the Fresh Produce category at the 2024 Innovation Hub Awards. These awards recognize and celebrate research, development, and innovation efforts in the agri-food sector. The awards ceremony took place. read more

Swish Rolls bakery in Singapore has introduced a limited-edition series of vegetable-shaped buns, which will be available until November 10, 2024. These buns are designed to look like vegetables such as carrots, eggplants, and mushrooms, but their fillings do not correspond to their appearance. For instance, the bun shaped like a carrot is filled with orange cream. read more

The Colorado Orange apple has made a comeback. After more than 20 years of investigation, DNA testing, and searching through a forgotten archive of apple drawings and wax casts, the fruits have reappeared in an orchard in Western Slope and a tree nursery in northern Colorado. They may also be found on trees planted in various locations. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its initial projections for the 2024-25 citrus harvest, signaling a difficult season ahead for citrus growers in Florida. The USDA forecasts the production of 15 million boxes of oranges, 1.4 million boxes of... read more

In Maharashtra's Vidarbha region, Nagpur is known for producing high-quality mandarin oranges. However, the sector is facing numerous challenges that threaten the livelihoods of local farmers. Environmental changes, as well as financial and logistical obstacles, have had an impact on the industry. read more

Griffith's Spring Fest will begin on Sunday, October 13, featuring the unveiling of 65 citrus sculptures on Banna Avenue. The displays will be created with the assistance of over 800 volunteers, who will use a total of more than 100,000 oranges and grapefruits donated by the Real Juice Company. Among this year's sculptures are some new additions. read more

In this week's wholesale market, the supply of imported avocados and pineapples has increased, while the supply of Peruvian blueberries has declined further, leading to price hikes. In contrast, prices for some imported citrus fruits, such as Australian oranges, have dropped. read more

Wystąpił stały spadek cen pomarańczy w UE od 2023 do 2024 roku, przy czym cena w październiku wynosiła 80 EUR za 100 kg, Hiszpania - 90 EUR za 100 kg, Portugalia - 67 EUR za 100 kg. Aby zobaczyć pełny raport, kliknij tutaj. Więcej informacji można uzyskać pod numerem telefonu Europejskiej Komisji BU-1 2/187, 1049 Bruksela, Belgia. read more

According to Fundecitrus, the forecast is 16.6 million boxes lower due to smaller fruit sizes, which is attributed to the hot and dry weather conditions during the first four months of the growing season that were "worse than expected." read more

W swoim pierwszym raporcie zbiorów na sezon 2024/25, brazylijskie stowarzyszenie Fundecitrus informuje, że producenci z obszarów São Paulo i Minas Gerais znanych jako Pas Citrusowy w tym sezonie wyprodukują nieco poniżej 215,8 mln kartonów pomarańczy, co oznacza spadek o 7,1 procent w porównaniu z początkowym prognozowanym w maju poziomem blisko. read more

Sezon zbiorów greckich pomarańczy Valencia zbliża się do mety, która znajduje się pod koniec października. Pan George Mpekiaris, współwłaściciel firmy pakującej owoce cytrusowe Sparta Valley Fruits z Laconii w Grecji, zauważa poprawę popytu i cen od końca lipca. Jak mówi: read more

Windset Farms® is excited to introduce its newest product to the produce section: SWEETIES™ Seedless Mini Peppers. These sweet and delightfully crunchy mini peppers come in three vibrant colors—red, orange, and yellow. Non-GMO and grown in greenhouses, SWEETIES peppers are completely. read more

The citrus industry in South Africa, which is a major exporter of oranges, lemons, grapefruit, and other citrus fruits, is experiencing increasing energy needs, particularly for irrigation, refrigeration, packing, and processing activities. Solar panels and battery energy storage systems (BESS) could provide a sustainable energy solution... read more

An update on the grape, prickly pear, and orange season with Barbera: "The current season - explains Alessandro Barbera, group general manager of Barbera - is going very well for grapes and prickly pears. The fairly cool weather in September and October is." read more

With the Navratri festival in full swing, the demand for fruits has increased significantly. Prices for watermelon, melon, papaya, and pomegranate have surged, while prices for custard apples, chickoo, mosambi, oranges, and lemons have remained stable. The fruit market received over 70 tons of mosambi, 40 tons of... read more

Hundreds of heirs of independent Brazilian orange farmers were unsuccessful in their appeal regarding a dispute over alleged anti-competitive practices due to a legal oversight related to grants of representation. The dispute revolves around claims against the estate of José Luis Cutrale, also known as. read more

Dümmen Orange is promoting its Kalanchoe brand, Calandiva, in Japan with a fresh marketing approach and new retail solutions. This initiative aims to elevate the value of Kalanchoe in the Japanese market and expand the brand's presence domestically. As part of the promotional campaign, Dümmen Orange is implementing innovative strategies to attract customers and increase brand awareness in Japan. read more

Eastern Europe is a familiar market for Egypt and Morocco. Egyptian oranges, potatoes, and garlic, as well as Moroccan tomatoes and blueberries, have already successfully entered markets in Poland, Ukraine, Romania, the Czech Republic, and other countries. However, the full potential of both countries in this region has not yet been fully realized. read more

Sezon wyciskania soku z pomarańczy w São Paulo, Brazylii, na sezon 2024/25 przebiega pomyślnie pod koniec września. Tempo zbiorów wzrosło, z coraz większym udziałem późnych owoców, takich jak Valencia i naval. Według Fundecitrus, 64% tegorocznych pomarańczy pochodzi z pierwszej read more