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

Frutura moves to crop-specialist model to fuel next phase of growth

Fruitnet speaks with Frutura CEO David Krause about the company’s strategy to focus on in-demand crop categories

South Africa’s 2026 lemon season navigates rain and geopolitical headwinds
Despite weather-hit harvests and export route disruptions caused by Middle East conflict, the lemon season remains on track to deliver 49.4mn cartons
South Africa citrus sector faces critical market access challenges
CGA chief executive Boitshoko Ntshabele has called on South Africa’s new ministerial appointments to act swiftly on trade negotiations
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South Africa’s fruit leaders demand private sector port reform
Hortgro’s outgoing chief executive Anton Rabe says private sector participation in South Africa’s ports is ‘no longer negotiable’
New distribution centre positions SanLucar for further growth
Benelux Fresh Hub near Rotterdam will consolidate ripening, packaging, logistics and sales operations at single site
Australia reports slower start to citrus export season amid changing supply windows
China’s investments in mandarin plantings have seen its season extend to overlap with Southern Hemisphere timings

China’s investments in mandarin plantings have seen its season extend to overlap with Southern Hemisphere timings