Top Stories
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Oversupply cuts Florida blueberry season short
Despite a positive outlook on quality and abundant yields, an unexpected oversupply dampened an otherwise stellar season for Florida blueberry growers.
May 07 , 2024
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Brazil suffers crop losses due to heavy floods
Southern Brazil has been hit by floods that have devastated the country, including the country's second-largest soybean producing region.
May 06 , 2024
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India jumps on South Africa’s WTO dispute against EU regulations
India alleges the current regulations have hindered chilies, tea, basmati rice, milk, poultry, bovine meat, fish, and chemicals exports.
May 06 , 2024
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Turkish government cuts all trade with Israel
The restriction suspends all exports from Turkey to Israel as well as all imports of Israeli products into Turkey.
May 06 , 2024
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Rabo AgriFinance names new Head of Rural Business Economics North America
Rabo AgriFinance, a subsidiary of the global food and agriculture bank Rabobank, today announced John Steeves as its new Head of Rural Business Economics, North America.
May 06 , 2024
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Organic food consumption rises along with health and environmental consciousness
Organic food prioritizes environmental sustainability, and the production process without synthetic insecticides, fertilizers, or GMOs, offers health benefits to consumers.
May 06 , 2024
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The growth of cranberry producers outside North America
Cranberry was first brought to Chile in 1992 by american entrepreneur Warren Simmons, a restaurant owner in California.
May 06 , 2024
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Cinco de Mayo continues to lead holiday sales for avocados
Unit sales peaked at 52.3M units, posting a 25% increase year-on-year, according to the Hass Avocado Board’s 2023 Holiday Report.
May 05 , 2024
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Price uptick and challenging growing conditions worldwide mark the 2023-24 global table grape season
Take a look at our most-read grape stories this past month.
May 05 , 2024
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The Top Seven
These are FreshFruitPortal.com's top seven stories of the week.
May 04 , 2024