Citrus Fruit Calendar

Thanks to our exclusive Fruit supply arrangements with the Capespan / Fyffes group who have invested millions in the Logistics and Quality assurance function you can be sure that the specially selected Outspan Fresh / Ujuice^® juicing fruit will be of the right specification and quality.

Remember the quality of your orange (or grapefruit) juice, as well as the yield, is directly linked to the quality of the juicing fruit you use - using any old fruit just will not give a great tasting high quality juice.

This is why we constantly change our Country of source for the Citrus fruit so you can be sure that the Juicing Oranges, Grapefruits, Lemons and Limes are always in peak condition. Our current planning is as follows:

Oranges by country of Origin and Season

As always with a natural product there will be subtle taste and flavour differences between the various types and origins, however we always strive to minimise the variations. Ujuice^® works with a global network of suppliers to ensure superior quality and year round consistency in its juicing fruit.

The calendar periods shown are indicative with nature influencing availability from season to season. As each season differs from the last, Ujuice^® uses its global supply network and fruit expertise to closely monitor weather conditions and fruit quality. Ujuice^® is in constant dialogue with grower partners to ensure the best fruit is chosen to suit the season in progress.

Country	Fruit Types	Dates	Internal Quality
Jamaica	• Parson Brown • Valencia • Ortanique	• Late Dec – Jan • Jan – May • Feb – Mid April	• Sweet taste, pale colour, thick skin, low in acid. • High juice yield – good taste. Yellow/greenish coloured skin. • First discovered in Jamaica and has a flattened end. Fruit has a deep full colour. Sweet but has a well balanced flavour and rich aroma. High yield. Considered by some to be the best.
Egypt	• Baladi • Valencia	• Late Dec – mid Feb • Feb – June	• A type of Mandarin, sweet mild taste and very juicy. Good colour. • Backbone of the crop. Good yield, good colour. Now playing a major role in the UK juicing industry.
Spain	• Salustiana • Valencia	• Late Dec – April • Mid April – early July	• Good juicing fruit. Fine inherent and internal quality. • Good colour and flavour. Works well but market demands will often limit exports. Most of the Valencia crop is used for their own juice factories.
Cuba	• Valencia	• Jan – late July	• Good juicing fruit. Fine inherent and internal quality. • Good colour, good yield, one of the sweeter varieties.
South Africa	• Valencia	• Late July – Jan	• It has its own season within the country. First harvest is Northern Province and Swaziland. • Last harvest in the Cape. Makes up the longest season for juicing fruit – good colour, good yield.
Argentina	• Valencia	• Sept – Dec	• Can provide an alternative to South Africa.
Uruguay	• Valencia	• Oct – end Dec	• Can provide an alternative to South Africa.

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Citrus Fruit Calendar

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