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

La Unió calls for tariff on EU citrus imports

Agricultural union said rising costs and falling prices threaten future of European production

South Africa’s lemon success story goes on
South Africa enjoyed a bumper lemon harvest in 2026, during which seedless varieties played an increasingly important role
Egypt’s Pico braces for growing competition
China’s increasing dominance of the Asian market is encouraging many exporters to look elsewhere, with greater competition expected in Europe
Export expansion on agenda for Vietnamese pomelo
Increasing volumes out of the Bac Ninh production region have industry eyeing export markets
Fruitnet Citrus Congress to unite competing origins around shared challenges
Industry leaders from Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Spain and South Africa will discuss how to build a stronger global citrus category
Asia Fruit Logistica's new FreshTech stage explores future of fresh
Speakers on Asia Fruit Logistica’s new FreshTech stage discussed the technologies reshaping how fresh produce is bred, monitored for disease, and harvested
Cítricos Valencianos PGI to expand varietal offer
The label announced the plans at Fruit Attraction, along with its recent partnership with the 5 a Day Association

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