With the production of Spanish oranges reduced this year, the price of Navalines started at 42 cents

The orange harvest in Spain began in mid-November, with reduced production characteristic of this year. Spanish market circles argue that the current trading period will be particularly difficult for the country's production, which is an important supplier to the European market. Extreme weather conditions, especially alternating heat and frost waves, brought quality problems and reduced production. The forecasts, from the side of the country's cooperative organizations, indicate that this year's production of oranges is expected to fluctuate at levels below last year's (which was also reduced). Estimates speak of a reduction in production only for the province of Andalusia that will exceed 20% compared to last year, while in some areas it will reach up to 50%. Also in Spain (as in our country) this year we have a delay in the ripening of the fruits (sugars and color) ...