Oranges

Believed to be the most commonly grown tree in the world, Oranges are the worlds favourite fruit and at First Fresh we just can't get enough of them!

Gisborne is NZ’s largest supplier of Oranges with 85% of the national crop grown in this sun-kissed region. Supply is divided between Navel and Valencias.

Navels

Generally speaking Navels are the earliest maturing variety of the orange family. These large, sweet, seedless fruit are perfect for eating. Easy to peel, easily parted segments, firm flesh with just the right amount of juice.

Navels account for around 75% of the total oranges produced in Gisborne.

Please contact the Navel Orange Product Manager, Phil Croy for further information.

Valencia

Being a late bloomer, Valencia Oranges are a popular variety when Navel is out of season. With ample deliciously sweet juice a large proportion of the Valencia crop is sold to juice companies.

Please contact the Valencia Product Manager for further information.

FRESH NEWS

Top award goes to Ormond citrus growers The Galloways of Ormond won the supreme honour on top of two category titles at the “Freshies” growers awards for 2020.... read more >

1/15

Pick and Pack Persimmon crop numbers in the district are down this year due to the wet weather in May but the quality has been impressive, says First Fresh NZ managing director Ian Albers.... read more >

2/15

A taste of Gizzy in Aussie bikkies Australia might have claimed as its own the pavlova, manuka honey and the band Crowded House, but the oranges that flavour Arnott's new line of Tim Tam biscuits are officially ours.... read more >

3/15

Top Freshies gong for Hika grower "GO-to guy” and outstanding grower John MacPherson was crowned supreme winner at the annual First Fresh “Freshies” awards.... read more >

4/15

Izzy Elmers awarded First Fresh & Bill Thorpe Scholarship It was great to be able to announce on the night of the Freshies that we have awarded the First Fresh / Bill Thorpe Scholarship to Izzy Ellmers. Izzy is heading to Massey this year to study Horticultural Science... read more >

5/15

‘Statesman of the industry’ Gisborne’s Bill Thorpe and wife Margaret with the Bledisloe Cup, the top accolade presented at the Horticulture New Zealand annual conference in Hamilton last night. Mr Thorpe received the trophy in recognition of 40 years of “meritorious” service to the industry.... read more >

6/15

Citrus crop quality leaves a sweet taste The quality of lemons, mandarins and oranges coming off Gisborne trees in the annual citrus harvest has been “very good”, says First Fresh managing director Ian Albers.... read more >

7/15

First Fresh wins export award The room was filled with excitement and celebration at the Napier Conference Centre as the winners of the 2018 ExportNZ ASB Hawke's Bay Export Awards were announced.... read more >

8/15

Red carpet flavour at annual Freshies First Fresh held its second "Freshies" grower awards on Thursday 23rd February at the Dome Room and John and Irene Honey of Patutahi won the Supreme Award - The Freshies Trophy.... read more >

9/15

Law changes for use of Organophosphate insecticides LEMON, LIME, GRAPEFRUIT AND TANGELO GROWERS... read more >

10/15

Recipe of the month Summer and ice cream go together like … well, summer and ice cream. Add Encore Mandarins into the mix and you’ve got the recipe for a delicious hot day treat. This Rippled Mandarin Curd Ice Cream is delicious with a capital D, so give it a go, you don’t even...... read more >

11/15

First Fresh NZGAP Group Scheme A number of our growers have already taken up the opportunity to become members of the First Fresh Group Scheme for NZGAP. ... read more >

12/15

First Fresh Management Calendar and Checklist Access our latest Citrus Fruit Size - Management Calendar and Checklist... read more >

13/15

First Fresh Weather Station You can view the “First Fresh” weather station on line by using the following link:... read more >

14/15

Good persimmon season with increased exports to US One of New Zealand's leading persimmon exporters is expecting a good increase in volumes this season, due to additional plantings and existing growers increasing their acreage.... read more >

15/15

Navel Oranges

Season:	Late June—Mid December
Features:	High Brix, Tree ripened, juicy and seedless
Cultivars:	Parent, Washington , Navelina, Newhall, Fukumoto, Carters, Powell, Barnfield, Summer Gold, Manutuke Late, Gisborne Late
Brands:	First®, Giz’os™
Prepack:	Yes
Export:	Yes
Availability

Valencia Oranges

Season:	December—May
Features:	Excellent Juice content, High Brix
Cultivars:	Harwood Late
Brands:	First®
Prepack:	Yes
Export:	No
Availability