The USDA has forecasted a 5.6% increase in the EU's orange production in the 2020/2021 harvest, with Spain and Italy being the primary contributors. The total production is projected to reach 160 million boxes, which is 3% higher than the average of the last 10 years. This surge in production is expected to result in an 8% increase in the EU's orange juice production, with the total reaching 87,987 tons.