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

Portugal Fresh sees bright future despite weather setbacks

Gonçalo Santos Andrade discusses the growth of the country’s fresh produce sector and the role Portugal Fresh plays in its success

Taiwan’s Madou region sends third shipment of pomelo to Canada
Latest consignment follows positive market response
Delassus embraces sustainable vision
Morocco’s Delassus Group became a certified B Corporation in June 2026 to start a “new phase” for the tomato and citrus producer, but according to deputy general director Fatiha Charrat, this is just the beginning.
Spain’s fresh produce export value rises 6 per cent
Spanish fresh produce exports reached 7.5mn tonnes in the January-July period, down 1 per cent in volume but up 6 per cent in value to €12.04bn
Siza marks ten years of driving agricultural sustainability
What began as a practical response to international scrutiny has evolved into a nationally recognised assurance programme
Earlyna kicks off first full commercial season
New identification and traceability system will help protect the value of the extra-early mandarin variety
SweetCott mandarin has “commercial potential”, says Nadorcott Protection
The SweetCott mandarin variety has gained protected status in Europe until 2056, as Morocco’s Les Domaines broadens its premium late-season easy-peeler range

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