Spanish operators have decided to buy directly from Egypt, without going through Dutch re-exporters

Even though Spanish companies' imports of Egyptian oranges have risen exponentially, coinciding with two years of lower production, "there is no doubt that the fruit will be labeled correctly," says an industry operator, "indicating the country of origin of the production, and not just where it was packaged."

In Spain, the general standard for labeling, presentation, and advertising of food products is established by a Royal Decree and, although some voices in the sector have raised doubts about how the fruit will be labeled, the legal system makes it clear that "products originating from non-EU countries must display the place of origin" in a way that is "easily understandable, in a prominent place and in a way that is easily visible, clearly legible and indelible."