Oranges

The newest information on citrus imports to the EU for the 2024/25 season shows important developments in the trade of oranges, small citrus fruits, lemons, and grapefruits. Data from October to December 2024 indicates changes in supply quantities, main exporting nations, and price fluctuations throughout the region,... read more

In Sicily, after a long drought, some unexpected rain has returned, or rather, unforeseen. Water never hurts, but we are in the midst of a citrus-growing area, and irregular rainfall on the harvested oranges can cause plant diseases, such as fruit splitting, and... read more

A real excursion took place on December 30th, when the Red Orange of Sicily PGI reached the summit of Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe. A delegation of producers, led by the President of the Protection Consortium, Gerardo Diana, made the journey. read more

W pierwszym tygodniu roku, przejście do drugiego sezonu cytrusów jest w pełni w toku. W przypadku mandarynek „wciąż dostępne są Clemenules i inne odmiany, takie jak Periquina, ale sieci detaliczne pytają o Tango i Nadorcott” - mówi operator z Walencji. "Według innych." read more

The marketing of the new crop of Sicilian Igp Blood Oranges officially began on December 27th. A delegation of producers, led by the president of the Consortium for Protection, Gerardo Diana, symbolically carried out an excursion on the last December 30th. read more

The campaign of clementines from Southern Italy is coming to an end and the marketing of late mandarins is starting. The orange market is transitioning to the Tarocco variety. It is high season for white cauliflowers. There is an increase in demand for Italian fennel and leeks, while the demand for read more

W Brazylii rynek pomarańczy doświadcza niezwykle wysokich poziomów cen, przy czym 40,8-kilogramowe pudło przekracza około 20 dolarów na rynku naturalnym. Ten wzrost cen jest przypisywany silnemu popytowi przemysłowemu w kontekście malejących zapasów soku pomarańczowego, w połączeniu z ograniczonymi dostawami spowodowanymi zmniejszoną produkcją. read more

The post predicts that China's total citrus production in marketing year 2024/25 will increase compared to the previous year, despite facing weather-related challenges. While orange production is expected to slightly decrease due to a smaller Navel crop, tangerine/mandarin and pomelo/grapefruit production is anticipated to grow. read more

The agricultural organization Asaja Cordoba has reported that around 20-30% of this season's citrus fruits in the Vega del Guadalquivir have been harvested, a percentage that varies depending on the area and varieties. The Navelina variety is the most advanced at the moment, and producers are... read more

Iberian Premium Fruits has acquired The Natural Hand, a Valencian company dedicated to the cultivation and sale of persimmons and citrus fruits, with the goal of becoming a leading company in Europe for the production and distribution of premium oranges, mandarins, and other products. read more

Extreme weather conditions have disrupted orange crop harvests globally, causing a significant reduction in supply. In Spain, catastrophic flooding in October led to considerable damage to the nation's crop yields, with estimated losses of around $205 million. Valencia, a major orange-producing region, was particularly affected. read more

Sunkist Growers, Inc. is introducing its latest packaging design to celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday, starting on January 29, 2025, in honor of the Year of the Snake. The 10lb cartons are adaptable, suitable for containing Navel or Cara oranges, with corresponding display bins that can accommodate a variety of fruits. read more

Onedayone Group Zhangzhou has recently introduced a new filtering line for Chinese oranges, aiming to enhance product standardization and market competitiveness. As the winter season sets in, Chinese oranges have reached their peak ripeness. Known for their thin rind, sweet flavor, and high quality. read more