

Some are packed as cutie mandarins, whereas others are tagged as clementines or summer Cuties. The packaging also differs according to the season. Mainly three types of mandarin trees are grown – clementines, W. Cuties are not always mandarins as they are harvested yearly, and the variety differs depending on the season.

Cuties Clementine, Tomato, and Red Onion Salad with Basil Vinaigrette Cuties Clementine and Cranberry Snacking Cake

These two brands produce the same fruit, which is difficult to differentiate. On the other hand, Cuties are of three types – clementines, W. Halos have two varieties – the first variety is harvested from November to January, called clementine, and the other one is called W.Murcotts, available from February until May. They both produce different varieties of mandarins at different times of the year. Halos are owned by Paramount Citrus, whereas Cuties are owned by the company named Sun Pacific. Often people call them Halos or Cuties and assume that they are fruits, but did you know that they are not fruits but brands? Many of you might have tried sweet and seedless snacks that resemble oranges.
