Oranges

California anticipates a significant increase in mandarin production and a slight rise in Navel orange output for the upcoming season. read more

Florida's citrus industry was closely watching the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill, eagerly awaiting updates from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on HR 1750, the Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2023. This bill is supported by U.S. Rep. read more

In August 2024, orange prices in the EU were €80.21 per 100 kg, representing a 1.53% increase from July 2024. In Spain, the prices were €90.94 per 100 kg, which is 2.51% higher than the five-year average. For more detailed information, you can access the full data sheet by clicking here. Source: Agriculture.ec.europa.eu read more

The first update of the 2024/25 orange production season forecast for the São Paulo and Triângulo/Sudoeste Mineiro citrus belt, published by Fundecitrus on Tuesday, indicates a total of 215.78 million boxes weighing 40.8 kg each. This is 16.6 million boxes or 7% lower than the volume estimated in May. read more

The online Freshness Seminar on September 25, 2024 sounds like an excellent opportunity to learn more about different citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, and grapefruits. The topics covered, such as the botanical characteristics of citrus plants, cultivation, and harvesting methods, seem quite interesting. read more

Po intensywnym sezonie eksportu kalifornijskich pomarańczy, istnieje optymizm co do tego, że nadchodzący sezon będzie lepszy. "Rynek w okresie przejścia od pomarańczy Valencia do pomarańczy Navel był szczególnie napięty w tym sezonie z powodu warunków pogodowych. Było dużo upałów, które uszkodziły niektóre plony i... read more

Supermarkets nationwide are experiencing a shortage of orange juice due to a combination of factors, including damage caused by cyclones on the East Coast and decreased yields from Brazil, the top orange producer in the world. Brazilian orchards have been impacted by drought and disease, leading to the reduced supply. read more

Nature's Bounty Organic and Progressive Farms California Navels are in the final stretch of their summer vacation, and thanks to the abundant sunshine, the orange groves are ready for harvest. "The reduced thrip damage compared to last year is what stood out to me during our recent grove tours," read more

ASAJA Alicante warns of a great concern in the citrus production sector due to pests imported from third countries that are advancing mercilessly on lemons, oranges, and grapefruits, and will leave their mark.

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To be honest, this has been a highly unusual season for the citrus fruit industry, "largely because of how oranges have been performing worldwide and the abundant supply of lemons," according to Diego Costa from Riverbend. "During the 2023/24 season, Spanish lemon production has reached 1,100,000 tons." read more

In the 2024/2025 season, orange production is expected to rebound in the Spanish region of Andalusia, the country's main producing area, after two years of volumes dropping by over 50% due to the effects of drought in the Guadalquivir Valley. The plentiful spring rainfall has... read more

In July 2024, the EU calculated orange prices were €79 per 100 kg, representing a decrease of 7.84% from the previous month and an increase of 32.13% compared to the 5-year average. In Spain, orange prices were €89 per 100 kg, approximately 15% higher than the 5-year average. In Greece, oranges were priced at €54 per 100 kg, which was higher than the previous month. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently intercepted a shipment from Thailand at the Manila International Container Port. The shipment contained 3,200 cartons of fresh oranges valued at PHP8.422 million. It was flagged by the DA's Bureau of Plant Industry. read more

Shanghai customs has implemented measures to simplify the clearance process for African fruits, with the goal of providing Chinese consumers with a wider selection of fresh produce. A recent shipment of 67.5 tons of apples and oranges from South Africa has arrived at the Waigaoqiao Port Area in Shanghai. read more

Zapasy pomarańczy Valencia z Kalifornii skończą się wcześniej w tym sezonie. "Większość dostawców skończy swoje dostawy do końca września. W zeszłym roku dostawy trwały do późnego października, więc będzie trochę przerwy między sezonem pomarańczy Valencia a sezonem pomarańczy Navel" - mówi Al Bates, prezes Sun Pacific Shippers. Navel. read more

The fields across the state are turning golden and orange as the marigold plants, which were planted with an eye on the Onam season sales, have begun to bloom. An important fact to note is that the area under flower cultivation has increased from around 300 hectares in 2023 to 500. read more

The selection of gift boxes at the fruit market is expanding, with designs tailored for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival next month. Among these, gift boxes containing apples and oranges are the most sought-after. Seasonal fruits such as seedless pomegranates, Qiuyue pears, and Xinjiang plums are also available. read more

Inny, nietypowy sezon cytrusowy w Południowej Afryce. "To nie był łatwy sezon klimatycznie dla Południowej Afryki. Wolumeny pomarańczy są znacznie mniejsze, a przewidywany wzrost eksportu mandarynek i cytryn także nie materializuje się w tym roku" - mówi Eddy Kreukniet z Exsa Europe. "Dostawy" read more

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, who is currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for the Crew-8 mission, recently posted a video of himself enjoying a wedge of orange. The fresh fruit, delivered by a Russian Progress cargo spacecraft, provided a rare treat in space. In the background, read more

Imports of citrus fruits from the southern hemisphere, including South Africa and South America, have declined this year. This decrease is already becoming evident in the initial purchases made in Spanish orchards before the start of the mandarin and orange seasons. "South African Orri, Nadorcott, and read more