Oranges
Morocco is an important supplier of citrus to the US between November and April, driven by a free trade agreement between the two countries. This season, the North African country has been dealing with a drought, and as a result, the harvest of clementines has been very short, and volumes coming
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The increase in transit times to East Asia could put at risk the orange export campaign
2024-01-15 00:00
Anecoop has expressed its concern about the viability of the orange campaign in East Asia due to the increase in the transit times of ships that opt for the Cape of Good Hope route to avoid the situation in the Red Sea.
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China’s domestic orange production has been forecast to rise in 2023/24 (12 months to October 31 2024) according to a USDA report, with increased volumes to potentially affect the import market.
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The Red Oranges of Sicily conquer the small screen on 7Gold
2024-01-11 00:00
'Although this year's oranges have a smaller average size than in a normal year, the taste and quality that distinguishes them is certainly not inferior'. This is the leitmotif of the episode 'The inimitable taste of Sicilian oranges' aired a few days ago.
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“We are targeting all high-end value markets as this melon is consistently sweet with high quality"
2024-01-11 00:00
Capogreco Farms in Western Australia have been working with the Orange Candy melon since 2016 and have been given the exclusive marketing right in Australia and New Zealand, starting this year.
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The Valencian Community will increase controls to verify compliance with correct origin labeling
2024-01-11 00:00
The regional minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, José Luis Aguirre, showed his support for the Valencian citrus sector, which is in the middle of the campaign, and said that "imports of oranges from Egypt and other third countries are being monitored."
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The Brazilian orange crop for Marketing Year (MY) 2023/24 is forecast at 408 million 40.8-kg boxes (MBx) - standard reference, equivalent to 16.5 million metric tons (MMT), a decrease of 1.03 percent compared to the estimate of current crop MY 2022/23 (around 412.3 million boxes or 16.67 MMT),
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Horgos launches fruit and vegetable export season with "green corridor" and "belt and road"
2024-01-10 00:00
The vegetable and fruit export season has kicked off in Horgos, marked by the dispatch of a refrigerated truck loaded with 2.4 tons of mandarins to Kyrgyzstan. The Horgos customs post ensures meticulous control and swift customs clearance for agricultural products through the "green corridor."
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Orange prices are reaching record levels
2024-01-10 00:00
The price of oranges is reaching record levels in the agricultural sector, especially for the Navel variety, according to data collected by the Consulate of the Lonja de Valencia. After the Christmas season, the average price of this orange variety stood at 0.35 euro, significantly exceeding the
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Automation, flexibility and sustainability are targets
2024-01-10 00:00
Reliable label data enable correct distribution, traceability and smooth processes. cab has 48 years of experience in printing, dispensing and applying labels. Thermal transfer solutions by cab at Fruit Logistica will include compostable materials, label flags and cardboard inserted to side pockets.
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Pure Red, the new brand of OP Esperidio tells the story of Sicily's blood oranges in 360°.
2024-01-09 00:00
It is time for blood oranges and OP Esperidio knows it well as it starts 2024 with the debut of its new 'Pure Red' brand. As they tell IFN from the Sicilian Op, Pure Red represents the desire to innovate the Sicilian agricultural tradition in a sustainable way, as well as to enhance and
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 8 January
2024-01-09 00:00
The post-Christmas period and the still not cold temperatures mark the demand for various fruit and vegetable products. Starting with Tarocco oranges, whose pigmentation is not yet at its best. Demand for clementines and artichokes is also suboptimal. Still low is the availability of
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Imports of oranges to the EU came in at 12,576 tons in December
2024-01-09 00:00
Monthly imports of citrus fruit to the EU came in at 23,359 tons in November, of which 2,887 tons came from Egypt and 790 tons came from South Africa. Monthly orange imports came in at 12,576 tons.
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Lemons combat bad breath
2024-01-09 00:00
Bad breath can be a socially awkward issue, often exacerbated by consuming certain foods. However, some foods, particularly fruits, can help combat bad breath. Apples are useful for stimulating saliva and removing food residue from teeth. Citrus fruits like oranges and lemons are particularly
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“Sweet Palermo color mixes are gaining shelf space”
2024-01-09 00:00
Red, yellow, orange and chocolate… Dutch grower Marcel van Kester cultivates the whole range of colours of Sweet Palermo, the surprisingly sweet pointed pepper. “Not just the red variant, but all the colours excel in terms of taste. That remains the brand’s key strength,” he says. Ever
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Citrus sector asked to "stay calm" in the face of imports from Egypt
2024-01-09 00:00
The Valencian Association of Agricultural Producers (AVA-ASAJA) has issued a message aiming to prevent panic in the citrus sector in the face of the imports of Egyptian oranges into the European market. The agricultural organization said that the news published in the media and the fewer number
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Favourable" scenario for citrus growers
2024-01-09 00:00
The Valencian Farmers' Association (AVA-ASAJA) is sending out a message of calm to the citrus sector as a result of the imports of oranges from Egypt to the European market. The agricultural organisation confirms that the news that is appearing in the media in this respect has been
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Orange Paradise Vanilla, the campaign gets into full swing
2024-01-08 00:00
Parlapiano Sicilia is continuing its work to promote oranges of excellence, typical of the southern part of the island, with a view to acquiring new market space. We are referring to the Paradiso Vanilla oranges, whose campaign is getting into full swing right now.
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Prices of many products increased in December, which is evident in the case of bell peppers
2024-01-08 00:00
"This week, we've received fresh tangerines, oranges, lemons, black and purple eggplants, as well as zucchini. Each bell pepper weighs between 500 to 700 grams. We offer these products almost year-round, except for the hot summer months.
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"There's Greek competition for Navel oranges in Europe"
2024-01-08 00:00