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

Analysis: Stable wholesale floors and the carrier accountability wall

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Downward trend for Spanish fresh produce consumption
New data processed by industry body Fepex reveals household fresh produce consumption slipped to 3.25mn tonnes in the first half of 2026
Comment: The EU must fix its citrus import model
Trade policy must not protect Dutch and South Africans at expense of Spanish farmers, says José Antonio García
Morrisons offer 5p Disney-themed fruit for children
Retailer offers 95 per cent saving for children’s fruit as they return to school
South Africa set to finalise stonefruit and cherry access to China
South Africa’s stonefruit protocol with China is set to be formally signed in Beijing next week, with the inclusion of cherries confirmed
Morrisons launches Winnie the Pooh themed fruit range
Retailer’s tie-in with Disney hoped to encourage children to eat fruit as they return to school
Sunkist and Vidafresh unite to boost UK citrus presence
The strategic alliance will relaunch premium Sunkist-branded citrus across the UK market, laying the groundwork for broader European distribution

Retailer’s partnership with Dutch football association aims to make healthy half-time snacks part of every match