Oranges
Greece appeals to Russia to lift fruit embargo
2024-02-23 00:00
The Greek government has urged Russia to lift its embargo on certain agricultural products, including peaches, strawberries, and oranges, imposed in 2014 in retaliation to EU sanctions.
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Analysing the quotations that the Consulado de la Lonja de Valencia issues each season, one notices a significant difference in the prices of Navel-type oranges and hybrid mandarins compared to the same period last year.
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Uruguay's expectations for the next citrus season 2024 point to an increase of around 35% over last year's volumes. "We are recovering after the droughts. In general, for oranges, mandarins and lemons, we expect an increase in the quality of the fruit.
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Uruguay expects exports to increase by around 35 per cent
2024-02-23 00:00
Uruguay's expectations for the 2024 citrus fruit season speak of an increase in volume of around 35 per cent compared to last year. "We are recovering after the drought that hit us. In general for oranges, tangerines and lemons, we expect an increase in exportable volumes between 30 and
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'Red oranges, lively demands from Northern Europe'
2024-02-23 00:00
The blood orange campaign of the Il Girasole cooperative of Paternò (Catania) continues. Having left behind that of the Navel and early Tarocco, the Sicilian reality is now looking to the future to face the coming months of the season, which will guarantee supply until June.
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Looking at the figures shared by the Consulate of the Lonja de Valencia each campaign, a considerable difference is observed in the prices of Navel oranges and hybrid mandarins compared to those recorded last year.
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Egypt's citrus fruits undercut domestic prices
2024-02-23 00:00
The price of oranges in Madrid currently stands at 1.29 euros per kilo, which represents a drop of 15% compared to the previous week. In mandarins, the cost of sale is 1.37 euros, which represents a decrease of 10
%.
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Too many things are still up in the air, too many factors are making not only day-to-day business difficult, but also sensible planning for the future in the fruit and vegetable sector. There is increasing planning uncertainty along the entire value chain. Companies are lacking
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In Berlin they already miss the Sicilian blood orange Igp
2024-02-22 00:00
We don't have any data at hand, but we are almost certain that the Sicilian blood orange juice will have been the most consumed drink during the Berlin kermesse. Unmistakable colour and a scent that took you from Berlin to the Catania Plain in an instant. We had the opportunity to exchange
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Orange season in Sicily faces a complex climatic scenario
2024-02-21 00:00
The situation for Sicilian citrus growers is complex, as they continue to suffer from a prolonged drought that is not helping the already precarious commercial situation. Pietro Russo, a long-time citrus grower from Lentini (SR), discusses the situation and takes stock of the current season.
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Uruguay expects around 35% export increase for 2024 citrus season
2024-02-21 00:00
Uruguay's expectations for the coming 2024 citrus season is for around a 35% increase on last year's volumes. "We are recovering after the droughts. In general for oranges, mandarins and lemons, we are expecting an increase in export quality of between 30 to 35% more than in 2023," says Marta
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Egyptian Navel surplus puts pressure on orange market
2024-02-21 00:00
The current demand for citrus fruits is somewhat subdued, according to Erik-Jan Thur, of Marni Fruit. "We are now importing Lane Late oranges from Spain. The price for the good sizes ranges between 12 and 13 euros, but it can drop to 11 euros in a slower market. Egypt, with its Valencias, also
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The Government of Valencia increases inspections in warehouses by 375% as Egyptian orange imports grow
2024-02-21 00:00
The Minister of Agriculture, José Luis Aguirre, expressed his concern in Les Corts about the increase in European imports of Egyptian oranges. In January, 45,000 of the 51,000 tons of oranges that the EU imported came from Egypt, a 104% increase over the previous year, due to the decrease in
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Torres celebrates the renewal of the 2024 flavour seal
2024-02-21 00:00
Morphou orange farmers in Cyprus protest over industry woes
2024-02-21 00:00
Uetrange growers congregated at a key roundabout in Morphou, Cyprus, dispersing hundreds of oranges and igniting a fire to voice their frustration with the citrus sector's challenges. The demonstration, held adjacent to the local bus station, underscored the dire straits facing the region's
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 19 February
2024-02-20 00:00
The strawberry campaign has started, with strawberries from Campania and Sicily, and the first quantities of Sabrosa from Basilicata. Underwhelming sales for oranges, the consumption of which was adversely affected by the high temperatures. There is low or static demand for several
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Since 1934, the French city of Menton has celebrated the Fête du Citron, a festival dedicated to the citrus fruits that the town on the Côte d 'Azur has produced since time immemorial. From February 17 to March 3, lemon and orange will be the only protagonists of the festival, which in this
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Brazil accounts for three-quarters of global orange juice exports, therefore orange juice availability in the country remains a key price driver across global markets.
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"An ingenious pressing process ensures minimisation of waste"
2024-02-19 00:00
While fresh orange juice can now be pressed on-site at numerous retail markets, the pressing of apples at the point-of-sale is still in its infancy. The Düsseldorf-based company Kaffee Anders Handels Ltd aims to change this with a slow juicing process named Pomki for use in retail. The
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According to EastFruit, Egypt is expanding its export markets for vegetables and fruits, and Brazil is one of the most promising destinations. In 2023, Egyptian exporters doubled their shipments of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables to Brazil and gained a strong foothold for some products.
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