The Online Freshness Seminar on September 10, 2025 is an excellent opportunity to learn more about various citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, and grapefruits. The topics covered will include the botanical characteristics of citrus plants, cultivation and harvesting methods, as well as... read more

Of the 350 tons, as explained by VIP sales manager Kurt Ratschiller, around 200 to 230 tons are accounted for by the original Vinschgau apricots; the remaining 100 to 130 tons come mainly from the "mountain apricots" of the Goldrich and Orangered varieties, which are approximately at the same level as last year. read more

This week, there was a significant increase in the volume of imported oranges from Australia and South Africa, which has put pressure on the market and resulted in a decrease in prices. Australian orange prices have dropped by around 15% compared to last week. Despite this, the overall quality of the oranges remains stable. read more

The harvest of Valencia oranges is currently in full swing in Laconia, the only region in Greece where this particular variety is grown. The work is intense and ongoing on a daily basis. According to Mr. Yannis Skevis, owner of the local export company Evrotas Gold, demand this year is strong. read more

In the spring of 2025, the orange markets in Southern Europe showed different pricing trends. Spain, Italy, and Portugal experienced significant price increases, while Greece had more stable prices. The analysis below outlines the price changes in April, May, and June in these four countries. In Spain, read more

More than 26 million kilograms of Red Oranges from Sicily with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) are on the market for the 2024-2025 harvest (of which 3.1 million kg are organic products). This number matches that of the previous year, but proportionally it is very positive considering that the raw material has been. read more

Over 26 million kilograms of the 2024-2025 harvest of Sicilian Red Oranges IGP were put on the market (including 3.1 million kg of organic product). This number matches that of the previous year. The market value is increasing. The product destined for fresh consumption has exceeded 21 million kilograms. read more

Rapid growth of orange concentrate factories in Egypt this year has led to local competition between industrialists and exporters for supply, causing shortages in the second half of the season. How have Saudi Arabian importers, the third-largest market for Egyptian citrus after the... read more

With the progress of the South African citrus season, the amount of South African oranges entering the market has notably risen this week. Traders report that, of the South African orange varieties currently in supply, sour oranges are seeing relatively strong performance due to higher demand. read more

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