Oranges
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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In the blood orange segment, Italian Taroccos dominated the market
2024-02-16 00:00
Oranges continued to be dominated by Spanish imports, with varieties such as Navelina, Navel, Salustiana, Navelate, and Lane Late leading the market. According to the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE), the Spanish campaign had passed its peak, and quantities were slightly declining.
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In January, the EU imported twice as many Egyptian oranges as in the same month of 2023
2024-02-15 00:00
In January, the EU imported 51,687 tons of oranges, i.e. 79.7% or 23,000 tons more than in January of 2023 and 73% (+21,800 tons above the average, according to a report by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food based on preliminary data from the Directorate-General for
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In February 2024, the prices of fruits and vegetables in Ukraine experienced fluctuations influenced by seasonality and various factors.
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The Spanish orange and mandarin campaign is underway with fierce competition from third countries in this latter half of the season, especially from Egypt and Turkey.
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Mediterranean fruit fly detected in orange shipments from Egypt arrived at Russia's Novorossiysk Port
2024-02-14 00:00
At the Novorossiysk port in Russia, authorities have uncovered the presence of the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata Wied.) in shipments of oranges, that arrived from Egypt. This discovery occurred during the quarantine phytosanitary control conducted by specialists from the Southern
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Can you cure constipation in 5 minutes by eating a whole orange, including the peel?
2024-02-14 00:00
The article discusses a viral video by Instagrammer @Lilsipper (Bethany), who claims that eating an entire orange, coated with cinnamon and cayenne pepper, including the peel, can cure constipation in about five minutes. Bethany, known for sharing low-sugar recipes for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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California citrus season expected to end early
2024-02-13 00:00
The California citrus season has been challenging with the crop size being down anywhere from 10 to 20 percent due to thrip issues on most citrus items. “Fortunately, thrip hasn’t been as widespread as previously thought,” says Krista Beckstead with Mountain View Fruit Sales. “However,
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Diana: 'Export is the strong point of the Sicilian Red Orange PGI'.
2024-02-13 00:00
"Happy with the great interest that the Arancia Rossa di Sicilia PGI always manages to arouse among Italian and foreign buyers and satisfied by the many positive feedbacks received from trade associations, politicians, first and foremost from the Minister of Agriculture Francesco
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Florida all orange production down 3 percent from January forecast
2024-02-13 00:00
Florida all orange production is down 3 percent from the January forecast, while Florida non-Valencia orange production is down 9 percent. Valencia orange production in the state is unchanged, as is all grapefruit production. In the same vein, all tangerine and tangelo production is unchanged.
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 12 February
2024-02-13 00:00
With the production of common Italian clementines coming to an end, the orange campaign marked by small calibre continues. Underwhelming or static demand for several vegetable crops, such as artichokes, cauliflower, Savoy cabbage, aubergines and fennel. Strong entry of courgettes in the markets
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Jordi Ametller, co-owner of the Catalan group Ametller Origen, said that "not only are Egyptian oranges sold at a lower price, but they are also introduced into the European market without having undergone the same checks as the foods produced on the continent."
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Malta blocks Sicilian citrus import due to pest control violations
2024-02-12 00:00
Over three tonnes of citrus fruits from Sicily were prevented from entering Malta on Saturday, according to the country's agriculture ministry. The fruit shipment, containing oranges, lemons, and mandarins, arrived via catamaran and was packed into 306 boxes. The shipment was returned as
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Zero residue fruit and vegetables, Italians increasingly attentive and large-scale distribution can help
2024-02-08 00:00
Launched the 'Paniere Zero Residui' brand to enhance the offer of the segment in large-scale distribution: a network of companies ready to get involved to build a new category of fruit and vegetables.Paniere Zero Residui starts with 14 product families: tomato, watermelon, berries, pumpkin,
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Ruby Rush shines in Southern Africa trials
2024-02-07 00:00
Heralded as “juicy, crunchy jewels in your mouth”, Sun World says its new Ruby Rush-branded range of early red grapes are sure to have a positive impact on the table grape world.
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Yet another prestigious collaboration between the Arancia Rossa di Sicilia Igp Consortium and an outstanding Made in Italy company with more than 145 years of history;
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On Tuesday, hundreds of farmers from Valencia, Spain took to the streets with their tractors, causing significant traffic delays and calling for improved conditions for their sector. Their demands include limitations on the import of inexpensive fruits and vegetables into the European Union,
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 5 February
2024-02-06 00:00
The prices of many fruit and vegetable crops are falling. More pigmented late varieties of oranges are coming onto the market, although demand is not optimal. Late varieties of clementines, such as Hernandina and Tango, are also coming in. The Romanesco artichoke harvest is about to start and
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"If we had had more organic oranges, we would have sold them, because the demand has remained the same"
2024-02-06 00:00
Andalusia accounts for 50.63% of the nearly 26,000 hectares devoted to organic citrus cultivation in Spain, according to official figures on organic acreage and production for 2022. However, if we take only oranges into account, this figure rises to 77%, positioning the region as the undisputed
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"The orange import campaign was rather satisfactory, it even ended in late November due to the high temperatures registered in the Mediterranean production area. Spain contributed to this situation with the slow ripening of its citrus fruit. With the November sales, the market 'cleared' of all
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