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Argentine lemon exports surge in first four months of 2026
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (204+ words) Sector puts in its best performance in two decades, reflecting good crop and strong recovery in international demand Argentine exports of fresh lemons jumped 76 per cent in volume and 129 per cent in value in the first four months of 2026 compared…...
Spanish oranges under the spotlight
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (288+ words) A new event organised by Valencia Fruits in collaboration with Agro Bank and Livingstone, the event will tackle the biggest issues affecting the sector Professionals from across the Spanish citrus sector will meet in Valencia on 30 June to analyse the…...
South Africa's Flash Gala apples hit record volumes
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (237+ words) Premium volumes surge as growers overcome challenges and expand plantings, with over 80 per cent of orchards now at maturity Growers in South Africa say they expect a larger crop of Big Bucks Gala apples " sold under the Flash Gala brand…...
South Africa eyes cherry growth as industry expands
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (480+ words) After a successful season and expansion from 185ha to 819ha over the past decade, the cherry industry is positioning itself for export growth The recent history of South Africa's cherry industry not only shows how far the sector has come over the…...
Pl'tano de Canarias named top fruit and veg brand in Spain
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (311+ words) Worldpanel by Numerator's Brand Footprint 2026 report reveals the Canary Island banana brand is the most chose by Spanish households Image: Pl'tano de Canarias Pl'tano de Canarias (Canary Islands Banana) has once again been recognised as the brand most chosen by…...
Valencian Citrus PGI highlights importance of origin
1+ week, 5+ day ago (344+ words) Jos" Enrique Sanz, director of the'PGI's regulatory council, said research shows consumers prioritise origin and quality Spanish consumers actively search out domestically grown fruits and vegetables, with just under one-third valuing products that are local or Km0, according to research presented…...
South Africa trims citrus export forecast
2+ week, 1+ day ago (274+ words) South Africa's citrus export deal will be slightly smaller than originally forecast at the start of the season, according to new figures issued by the Citrus Growers Association. The news will be welcomed by those who feared more extensive damage…...
Hapag-Lloyd improves transit times for South African citrus exporters
2+ week, 6+ day ago (115+ words) Shipping giant relaunches dedicated service into European and North American markets for third season Shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd says it has improved transit times for citrus shipped from South Africa to Portugal. The company said the improvement would offer exporters "more…...
Anecoop wins Spain's Cooperative of the Year award
3+ week, 5+ day ago (290+ words) Anecoop has been awarded the Cooperative of the Year prize by Agri-food Cooperatives of Spain, The organisation said the award recognised its solid track record in a "very significant year, coinciding as it does with Anecoop's 50th anniversary celebration. The aim…...
South African citrus shipments to US delayed
3+ week, 5+ day ago (312+ words) While export volumes will probably not be affected by recent extreme weather, the bulk shipment programme will start later than planned While export volumes of South African citrus to the US will probably not be affected by the recent stormy…...