News & Analysis | Fruitnet Citrus Congress · 24-25 NOVEMBER 2026, VALENCIA

Analysis: South African lemon floor collapses and the Valencia correction begins

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IMG Citrus achieves Florida Fair Trade first
Florida-based IMG Citrus has secured Fair Trade USA certification, making it the first citrus grower in the state to achieve the standard
Spain tops the table of EU fruit and vegetable production
Faostat figures place Spain top of EU fresh produce output in 2024, with 31.6mn tonnes putting the country ninth in the global rankings
Chilean citrus must compete on quality, InnovaCitrus director warns
Johanna Mártiz said productivity, varieties, fruit size, colour, and condition will be key to defending Chile’s market position in the future
Sunkist leverages brand power to drive global citrus growth
Sunkist Growers is eyeing up further growth on the back of an authentic, high-quality proposition
Falling consumption “cause for concern” in Spain
Spanish household consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables fell 2.4 per cent in the first seven months of 2026
Limoneira appoints Ryan Young as chief operating officer
Produce operations executive brings more than 25 years of experience across packing, distribution and supply chain management

Fino and Verna output to increase by 9.4 per cent this season, with the province of Alicante accounting for virtually all the region’s production