Oranges from Morocco

Origin

Morocco, where mild winters, bright sun and cool nights suit citrus very well. Citrus is one of the most important crops of the country.

Varieties

• Navel oranges: seedless and easy to peel, the classic orange for eating fresh
• Blood oranges: red flesh and a winter speciality
• Valencia oranges: late-season and very juicy, good for juice
• Other varieties: ask us what is available

Season

Oranges are generally available from autumn to spring. Navels come in the middle of the season, blood oranges in winter and Valencias at the end, from spring into early summer. Dates vary with the weather each year.

Sizes

Oranges are graded by size, from smaller fruit for bags to large fruit for the shelf. Tell us the size you want and we will sort to it.

Packaging

• Mesh bags
• Cartons and trays
• Retail packs
• Loose in bulk, for processing or foodservice

Availability

Supply follows the season. Tell us the quantity and how often you would like to receive it, and we will tell you honestly what we can commit to.

Transport

Citrus is a hardy fruit and travels well when it is kept cool and the air can move around it, which is why ventilated packing matters. We plan the load so the fruit arrives in good shape.

Destination markets

We supply professional buyers in Europe and in other markets. Tell us where the goods should go and we will explain what is possible, including labelling and documents.

Quality

Oranges are picked by hand when they are ripe, because they do not get sweeter after picking, then sorted by size, colour and appearance.

Certificates

We do not list certificates on this page. If a certificate applies to a product or to a grower, we will tell you exactly which one it is and send you the document with your quote.