Oranges

On May 23, 2025, the People's Court in China (Kunming Intermediate People's Court of Yunnan Province) ruled in favor of Dümmen Orange in a case against a Chinese company regarding the unauthorized cultivation and commercialization of Dümmen Orange's Sweet Avalanche+ rose variety. read more

Indie is a leading producer of oranges, however, imports continue to play a crucial role in meeting off-season and premium demand, according to Suresh Ramakrishnan, CEO of Swaanush Fruit Oasis Pvt. Ltd., a fresh produce importer based in Tamil Nadu. "Import volumes from Egypt and South Africa remained stable," he said. read more

​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

Dümmen Orange has shared its achievements at the 2025 Society of American Florists (SAF) Outstanding Varieties Competition in Phoenix, Arizona. The garden rose Moon Dream+ received both Best in Class and a Blue Ribbon, while Coral Dream was awarded a Red Ribbon. Dümmen Orange's client, Green read more

Along with bananas and oranges, apples are among the three most consumed fruits in Brazil. Of the country's annual production of around 1 million tons, 90 percent is consumed domestically, which is approximately 900,000 tons or 4.5 kilos per inhabitant. The remaining 10 percent is used for industrial processing. read more

Italy closed its Valencia orange season in June with stable sales and prices around €1/kg, but the outlook for the new campaign suggests a potential 20-30% decrease in Tarocco blood orange production. Spain ended its orange season in July with reduced production and quality problems due to heavy rainfall. read more

The Citrus Growers' Association of South Africa (CGA) and the Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum (FPEF) have announced the completion of the 2025 orange exports to Europe. The final inspection day for Valencia oranges exported to Europe from South African regions where Citrus Black Spot is present was also confirmed. read more

Greening disease, which is spread by the Asian citrus psyllid, has affected almost 48 per cent of Brazil's citrus belt, as per recent data from Fundecitrus. The research group indicated that infections have increased for the eighth year in a row, leading to a decrease in orange production in the world's largest citrus-producing region. read more

"Gone are the days when Egyptian oranges were undervalued and marginalized in the market. We are now in an era of valuation and fair prices," says Mohamed Khamis, export manager at Sama Agro. According to Khamis, this is due to lower production in Egypt, better logistics conditions in the Red Sea region, and increased demand for high-quality produce. read more

Namibia's grape export sector recorded a year-on-year growth of 16.7%, increasing from US$400,000 (N$7.7 million) in the final quarter of 2023 to US$66.9 million (N$1.29 billion) in the final quarter of 2024. Production is mainly focused in the Aussenkehr Valley on the Orange River. read more

Nayan Dhameja, founder of fresh produce importer Ognam Global, mentioned that India's orange imports cover multiple supply periods. This year, the usual dominance of Egyptian oranges is facing significant price challenges. Egyptian Valencia, Navel, and Baladi varieties are meeting the demand from January onwards. read more

The global market for mandarins is expanding and now accounts for 28% of the world's citrus trade, ranking second only to oranges. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unexpected rebound: imports increased by 16% in 2020, indicating growing consumer interest in health-focused foods. However, the sector faces read more

Earlier this year, a new post-harvest coating called Flair S1 was introduced, which has significantly extended the shelf-life of citrus fruits such as mandarins, Navel oranges, and lemons. This coating not only prolongs shelf-life but also enhances the product's appearance with a shine that customers associate with high quality. read more