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Brazil's Citrus Crisis: Greening Disease Devastates Orange Production

9/11/2025

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Greening disease, caused by bacteria from the Asian citrus psyllid, has infected nearly 48% of Brazil's citrus belt, marking eight consecutive years of rising infections.
Brazil's orange output for the 2024/2025 season is projected at 230.9 million boxes, the lowest in years.
Fundecitrus has reduced its 2025/2026 production forecast by 2.5% to 306.74 million boxes.
The disease has also impacted Florida, increasing U.S. dependence on Brazilian orange juice imports.
Greening has resulted in $120 million in annual losses in Brazil and millions of tree deaths globally.

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Greening disease, caused by bacteria from the Asian citrus psyllid, has infected nearly 48% of Brazil's citrus belt, marking eight consecutive years of rising infections.
Brazil's orange output for the 2024/2025 season is projected at 230.9 million boxes, the lowest in years.
Fundecitrus has reduced its 2025/2026 production forecast by 2.5% to 306.74 million boxes.
The disease has also impacted Florida, increasing U.S. dependence on Brazilian orange juice imports.
Greening has resulted in $120 million in annual losses in Brazil and millions of tree deaths globally.