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In pictures: Ronald Bown, 1945-2026

Bown, who has died aged 80, was a leading figure in the global fresh produce business for almost four decades

Westfalia’s chief customer officer announces departure
Wim Destoop plans to take on board and consultancy roles in Belgium after three years with avocado and fruit supplier
South African citrus shipments to US delayed
While export volumes will probably not be affected by recent extreme weather, the bulk shipment programme will start later than planned
Video: What makes Sicilian citrus so special?
Two leading figures in the Italian fruit business speak to Fruitnet’s Mike Knowles about the island’s famous Tarocco oranges
Spanish fruit exports decline 4.5 per cent in Q1 2026
Citrus and strawberries led the decline in fruit exports during Q1, with storms in Huelva affecting production, while vegetables performed strongly
Andalusia’s citrus sector takes stock after disappointing season
Output predicted to be down by as much as 40 per cent in 2025/26 due to inclement weather
Steenhuisen pledges support in wake of Cape storms
Flooding, road inacessibilty, collapsed electricity pylons and damaged infrastructure threaten hundreds of thousands of tonnes of fruit exports

Llombart was one of the pioneers of Spain’s horticultural miracle