March in large-scale retail: inflation rises again
In March, the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade still showed declining consumption across the different macro-categories, but the change in average prices showed a

CGA writes to South African government ahead of looming EU FCM regulation crisis that threatens orange exports
On the eve of the 2023 citrus season kicking off, the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has written to Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Ebrahim Patel and Minister

Orsero's fourth range still in Autogrill
The partnership between F.lli Orsero and Autogrill is renewed for the fourth year.The brand's Extra Premium fruit enters almost200 points of sale on motorways, airports and main railway stations

Argentina: Citrus production could drop significantly in 2023 due to climatic conditions
A production decline of 20 % is expected for lemons and up to 35 % for oranges and mandarins. Calibres are significantly smaller due to high temperatures and resulting heat stress, José

Egypt consolidates orange exports thanks to better quality standards
From the Italian wholesale markets but, to some extent, from the entire distribution chain, one recurring statement cannot be ignored: 'Egyptian oranges are currently dominating the markets with

Orange juice prices to remain higher for longer on the back of tight global supply
For now, the orange juice market is staying tight for at least another season, unless there is a significant supply-side surprise for the 2023/24 harvest in Brazil or a much sharper contraction in

Mimaflor hearts of buds with beetroot and orange, new from Rodrigo de la Calle
Translator Translator Spring and summer are usually the times of the year when most salads are consumed. During these months, temperatures are higher, so lighter dishes are consumed. The

Inflation makes for a challenging California citrus season
It has been a challenging citrus season in California. The wet winter has had an impact, but inflation is the biggest issue. “It has affected demand by 10 to 20 percent depending on the

Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 11 April
The asparagus harvest has started in Puglia and Sardinia, as well as Campania: high volumes have led to a fall in prices. Demand for artichokes is increasing, with positive effects on quotations.

Torres and Llusar create Iberian Premium Fruits
After their merger two years ago, Torres and Llusarhan have created the Iberian Premium Fruits group with the intention of becoming the European leader in the production and distribution of

Letsitele citrus grower comes closer to its community
Groep 91 Uitvoer, a family-owned citrus producer from Letsitele has been successfully growing and exporting lemons, grapefruit and Valencia oranges across the globe for more than three decades,

"At present, the performance of imported oranges in the Chinese market is poor."
In the imported orange market in China, from December to June of the following year, American oranges and Egyptian oranges are on the market. In China, American oranges are mainly used for fresh

The Natural Fruit Company goes solar
The Natural Fruit Company (TNFC) has reported good progress in the implementation its Corporate Social Responsibility strategy. As part of its commitment to cut its carbon footprint, the company

Barbera: 'Rectangular melon will become a new iconic product' #vocidellortofrutta
Barbera International is betting on the quality ripe melon. In the group's objectives it will become one of the strong references, together with oranges, table grapes and prickly pears. Alessandro

Communication is important to promote niche productions
“The fair season continues and, after Cibus, we attended Vinitaly to promote our productions expression of culture, identity and tradition. Our leading product continues to be Bergamot oranges.

Ceny pomarańczy w Rotterdamie w dniu 07.04.2023
Commodity Name Variety Package Item Size Low Price USD High Price USD Origin ORANGES NAVEL 15 kg

EU monthly orange imports came in at 78.808 tonnes in March
EU monthly orange imports came in at 78.808 tonnes in the past month. Data shows that the majority of these imports came from Egypt -the same as the month before- at 75.307 tonnes.

"The factors that favored imports are now lacking"
"One aspect we are currently experiencing on the market is the promotion of domestic produce rather than the imported one due to the increase in costs in all producer countries worldwide. We are

Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 3 April
The Roman artichoke campaign is now in full swing, but demand is struggling to take off despite the approaching Easter festivities. Agretti production is in full swing. Asparagus prices are rising

“Orri mandarins performed well compared to grapefruits and oranges”
The Orri mandarin has performed rather well this season, says Planet Israel export manager, Betsalel Ohana: “We started the season in uncertainty, due to different directions of trends. Due to

Oranges in the shower, the new trend on TikTok
Tik Tok is the social platform of the moment. It conquers youngsters and adults alike thanks to the possibility of creating funny, catchy, even surreal content, which, often, creates real trends

Ireland: €1.36 m worth of cannabis found in container of oranges from Spain
Gardai have uncovered €1.36m worth of cannabis shipped to Ireland from Spain in a container load of oranges. One warehouse worker has been charged with unlawful possession of cannabis on March

"Price hype is damaging the healthy operation of the Lane Late navel orange market"
The Lane Late navel orange, which goes on the market every spring, is a late-ripening citrus variety. It is well-known because of its good taste and has less competition from the same category

Valencian citrus sector calls for cold treatment for mandarins following false moth detection
The Citrus Management Committee (CGC), the association that brings together private Spanish citrus exporters, demanded an investigation from the European Commission in September into the scope of

Orange prices set to continue to rise, despite proposed cuts in VAT
The largest Portuguese association of citrus fruit operators foresees an increase in the price of oranges in the coming months, due to the drop in production of around 50 percent and despite the