Oranges

Originally from Sicily, Tarocco Ippolito is now also being cultivated in Australia. At Rungis, Banagrumes has decided to include this new import to complement the ones from the northern hemisphere, which will be available from January. Louis Alarcón and Nordin Filire from Banagrumes are in charge of this integration. read more

Autumn is making its way into the wholesale markets in Sicily and the first seasonal fruits are appearing on the stands of the MAAS in Catania. IFN, in collaboration with Italmercati, has directly collected price quotations of the main Sicilian fruit and vegetable products on site, offering a... read more

W tym roku Fresh Del Monte po raz pierwszy dostarczył na rynek europejski pomarańcze pochodzące z Urugwaju. "Ten debiut stanowi istotny krok w długoterminowej strategii Fresh Del Monte polegającej na oferowaniu wysokiej jakości i zróżnicowanych kategorii świeżych owoców przez 52 tygodnie w roku na rynku europejskim. read more

FreshPlaza reports that early oranges from the Beni Mellal region of Morocco will be available on the market in November, slightly delayed as a result of unfavorable weather conditions during the summer. read more

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Turkey has predicted a decrease in national citrus production for 2025. Oranges and lemons production is expected to decrease by 15.0% and 34.8% respectively compared to the previous year. read more

A gentle summer along with some much-needed rain has led to a promising harvest of relatively large, clean-looking navel oranges for the 2025/26 season. read more

With Thanksgiving approaching, there are concerns about the availability and pricing of dry vegetables. "We are facing transitional issues. The market for squash, including zucchini and yellow squash, as well as peppers, both green, red, yellow, and orange, is quite volatile. read more

The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has predicted a decrease in national citrus production for 2025. The report states that orange and lemon production is expected to decline by 15.0% and 34.8%, respectively, compared to the previous year. However, mandarin production is expected to... read more

Early oranges from the Beni Mellal region of Morocco will be available on the market in November, slightly delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions during the summer. According to Abdellatif Elkarimi, director of RK Citrus, these early oranges provide the most crucial commercial opportunity for export. read more

Specialist in hardy apples and head of La Crête and Fontenay for fruit growing and La Grande Ferme for field vegetables, Hubert Achard De La Vente talks about one of his flagship varieties: the Cox's Orange (Pippin). "We are probably the European leader in the production of Cox's Orange." read more

The upcoming Egyptian orange season is filled with challenges, both new and persistent, that raise concerns about Egypt's adaptive and opportunistic export model, necessitating careful planning. One enduring issue is the consistent problem of small fruit sizes that has plagued Egyptian production for years. read more

Aetolia-Acarnania is the most dynamic citrus-growing area in Greece, primarily due to its larger orchards in comparison to Argolis and its abundant water resources. The cultivation season is advancing smoothly and nearing its conclusion, but oranges and mandarins are showing slightly different outcomes. read more

Autumn is a special time in blueberry plantations. The bushes, which were covered with blueberries in summer, now surprise with an extraordinary array of colors. In plantations where several varieties grow, autumn paints true pictures of nature - from yellows, through oranges and reds. read more

The picking of California's navel crop of oranges has begun. Derek Vaughn from Johnston Farms has commented that the early season's fruit size looks more promising compared to previous years. It is noted that sizing may start at an 88/113/72 peak rather than a 138/113 peak, indicating better sizing for the crop. read more

Florida's Natural Growers Inc. is currently being sued in a class action lawsuit for allegedly falsely advertising its orange juice products. The lawsuit, initiated by plaintiff Patricia Donadio in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, asserts that the company deceives consumers by implying that its products are something they are not. read more

"This year, Valencia oranges have been somewhat disappointing towards the end of the season, not only in India or Bangladesh, but also in the Middle East, Russia, and Europe. Similarly, China did not perform as well as expected," said Ivan Crocker of CitrX, a citrus exporter. read more