Oranges

Dümmen Orange has announced the opening of its new facility in Bogotá, Colombia — an innovation center aimed at supporting flower growers in the Sabana de Bogotá region and beyond. This new location will showcase Dümmen Orange's complete range of cut flowers for the first time in Colombia, including roses. read more

[Editor's note: This article was written at the end of December 2025 and initially published in the international edition of Primeur magazine dedicated to Fruit Logistica 2026. Changes have since occurred in the 2025/2026 season for Egyptian oranges. Exporters have encountered surprisingly weak...] read more

The effects of the Harry storm on various fruit and vegetable productions are still being felt, with damages, decreased quantities, and lower quality, along with rain and frosts. Oranges, artichokes, and eggplants are particularly affected. There is a high demand for strawberries ahead of Valentine's Day. read more

The Israeli fruit and vegetable sector is experiencing an unprecedented crisis. The international boycott of the country's products, already well-known, has halted exports and left farmers with thousands of tons of unsold fruit. Between mangoes, citrus fruits, and the iconic oranges... read more

"From the territory to the global market: Sicilian Red Orange PGI, a successful model of well-being" was not only the theme of the meeting held at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2026, but the synthesis of a path that combines origin, quality, and future. The message was reinforced at the fair. read more

A Dutch project that exclusively sources avocados and oranges from regions where water supply relies solely on natural rainfall saved an estimated 1.6 billion liters of water in 2025, according to its supporters. This amount is equivalent to the total daily water consumption of approximately 11 million people in Europe. read more

"A fair that arrives at a time of great work and effort for the sector because we have just come out of the passage of the Harry cyclone which forced many of our companies to anticipate the harvest of some batches of products scheduled for March." The President of the Consortium read more

A season that had started with the best quantitative and qualitative premises, but is now dealing with the consequences of the hurricane that hit the coastal area of Sicily about ten days ago. The Red Orange of Sicily Igp supply chain has been read more

The Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an orange weather alert for an episode marked by strong gusts of wind, snowfall, sometimes stormy rain, and a significant drop in temperatures, expected from Monday to Wednesday in several agricultural regions of Morocco. Winds of up to 75 read more

During the most recent reporting week, wholesale fruit prices in the UK displayed various trends, with some apple and pear categories experiencing price increases, while others saw decreases or remained unchanged. According to the latest data, Bramley's seedling apples were reported at an average price of read more

A season that had started with the best quantitative and qualitative expectations, but is now dealing with the consequences of the hurricane that hit the coastal area of Sicily about ten days ago. In this context, the episode of the TV show "La" fits in. read more

Hail, rains, and the cyclone Harry have caused damage to several crops. Starting with oranges, there has been a reduction in the volumes of Tarocco oranges. Artichokes, lettuces, and spinach have also been affected with lower quantities. Zucchinis are commanding very high prices. There is an increasing demand for savoy cabbage. read more

The annual Poinsettia Awards were presented during a poinsettia crop meeting held at the new Hortitech research centre in Honselersdijk. The competition is organized each year by Glastuinbouw Nederland in cooperation with Selecta, Dümmen Orange, Lazzeri, Florensis, and Beekenkamp. Growers were... read more

As the second half of the citrus season begins, the European Union's rapid alert system for food and feed (RASFF) has identified the first batches of Egyptian oranges containing residues above permitted limits, as well as phytosanitary materials banned for European citrus. The Valencian read more