Early oranges from Morocco will hit the market in November

Early oranges from the Beni Mellal region in Morocco will enter the market in November, slightly delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions this summer, reports EastFruit. According to Abdellatif Elkarimi, director of RK Citrus, early oranges, along with late varieties, represent the most profitable commercial window for export. The producer reports an improvement in production this season despite the challenging weather conditions. He explains: "The problem of insufficient rainfall is the main obstacle to production and has led to a significant reduction in planted areas over the past few years. This season we are also suffering from summer heat. Against the backdrop of abnormal heat, oranges grow better than other citrus fruits, and we can expect an increase in production volumes compared to the previous season in the Beni Mellal region." "I can say that the growth was about 20% for early Navel oranges, which is still below the volumes of a normal year before the drought. ...