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California almond forecast up for 2024
The forecasted yield is 2,170 pounds per acre, up 380 pounds from the 2023 harvest.
May 13 , 2024
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Orange production in Brazil to drop 24% in 2024
President Lourival Carmo Monaco said during a presentation that total production will reach 232,3 million 40.8kg boxes in 2024, a 24% decrease from the previous season.
May 13 , 2024
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Global lemon production projected to grow
Based on data presented, the association forecasts global lemon production at 7 million tons, 5% up compared to the previous campaign.
May 13 , 2024
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Florida citrus remains hopeful amidst production decline
May 13 , 2024
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North American imports of Chilean grapes to hit 40 million boxes in 2023-24
The sector is looking at a total production of 62,5 million boxes, according to Frutas de Chile’s last industry survey. If realized, this would mean a 4% increase over earlier projections, which put production at 60 million boxes.
May 13 , 2024
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The rise of mango and tropical fruits: New products and local growth
Tropical fruits have seen increased consumption and interest particularly among U.S. shoppers since the COVID-19 pandemic, as consumers look to more health-focused diets. However, the trend has a global presence with powerhouses such as China, Europe, and Latin America also participating.
May 12 , 2024
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The Top Seven
These are FreshFruitPortal.com's top seven stories of the week.
May 11 , 2024
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Texas grocery wins guinness record
May 10 , 2024
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Brazil: Floods in Rio Grande do Sul impact fruit production
In addition to apples, Rio Grande do Sul also stands out for the production of peaches, grapes, citrus fruits, oranges and persimmons.
May 10 , 2024
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Apple and cherry utilized production grows in NW
In 2023, commercial apple production in Washington reached its highest volume since 2014, reaching just over 7.6 billion pounds of apples, this makes it the top apple producing state in the United States.
May 10 , 2024