The forecast for the current  Florida orange crop is 145 million boxes, up 3 per cent from last seasons final figure, says the USDA.

The smaller factories in Brazil continue to run fruit from the current crop due to the abundance of fruit.

Stocks in China are higher than estimated. Chinese exporters have dropped asking prices in a bid to make some sales into Europe.

The main summer crop in Argentina is in full swing. The harvest is predicted to be smaller than last year, but average on a usual year.

Local sources in Argentina have confirmed that production from the crop is lower than last year.

The current US grapefruit crop is forecast at 27.49 million boxes, down 9 per cent from last seasons final figure, says the USDA.

Traders in Europe suggest that prices on the pineapple juice market are about to fall sharply.

Timely rains have helped the prospects for the Totapuri harvest in India. The size of the forthcoming Alphonso crop will be similar to 2011, however, processed quantities are expected to decline.

Prospects in Ecuador remain bleak with production down by half compared with last year.

Fruit juice and nectar consumption data 2011. Covering over 70 countries.