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

South Africa acts to ease late-season fears for European citrus producers

The CGA and FPEF have confirmed the close of Valencia orange exports to Europe from South Africa’s northern and eastern regions

Spanish grapefruit crop set to hit new record in 2026/27
Ailimpo forecasts a total harvest of 114,000 tonnes, 8 per cent up on last season
Seeka raises full-year forecast as fruit business flourishes
Company secures robust kiwifruit returns as it expands into citrus, having made a number of operational improvements
Analysis: Banana prices drop as South African pears and Australian carrots surge
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Citrus Australia warning over working holiday visa caps
Citrus Australia CEO Nathan Hancock has hit out at the Australian government’s changes to the Working Holiday Maker visa programme
Spain anticipates slight increase in citrus volumes for 2026/27
Spanish Ministry of Agriculture presents 2026/27 citrus forecast showing a 1.1 per cent increase on the prior season
Argentine orange and mandarins growers hit by triple whammy
High costs, low prices, reduced domestic consumption have pushed producers crisis point

DAFF has confirmed affected fruit was either destroyed or exported