The article highlights the significance of lemon in the kitchen and as a key product in Spanish exports, with Spain being the leading EU and sixth worldwide producer of citrus fruits, including a record 1,595,000 tons of lemons last season. The industry, which has an average export value of 3.1 billion euros per campaign, is expecting to surpass this figure in the next season but faces challenges such as a predicted 20.5% drop in lemon production and the need for improved border control measures due to health issues like black spot and increased imports. Additionally, the sector is transitioning to more organic production, with Spain currently accounting for 41% of the world's organic lemon surface area, primarily in the Regions of Murcia, Andalusia, and the Valencian Community.