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Agronometrics in Charts: What’s in store for the 2024 Washington apple season?

Factors such as past crop fluctuations and labor shortages contribute to the complexity of forecasting. However, there are indications that the crop size could normalize compared to recent years.
April 30 , 2024

JoyWingMau attends Global Cherry Summit 2024 to join hands with peers for the development of the cherry industry

On the occasion of this global fruit event, JoyWingMau Group held the "Soar into the Sky, and Unite for Greater Heights" Partner Cocktail Reception 2024, which promoted global connection and diversity in the fruit industry.
April 30 , 2024

The Dominican Republic expects a boost in mango production

For the first time in 13 years, the Dominican Republic surpassed Haiti in mango exports to the U.S. with 8,550 metric tons (MT) shipped in 2022, according to the National Mango Board.
April 30 , 2024

Brazil opens market for Moroccan citrus

The Moroccan season does not coincide with the Brazilian season, allowing the fruit to enter the market when demand for the product increases.
April 30 , 2024

Urbanization and Gen Zers drive new market trends in China

Tonnies Feng, executive director of Ipsos China shared four macroeconomic trends in China that impact society, markets, and people, and proposed strategies to increase market share in the country.
April 30 , 2024

Mexico to further regulate GE food ingredients

The newly enacted law creates a legal mechanism for the State to ensure that all Mexicans are provided with “culturally appropriate food”.
April 30 , 2024

GrubMarket acquires Global Produce to expand in South Africa

Global Produce was founded in 2013 by fresh fruit industry veteran and international business expert Rutger Van Wulfen, who continues to run the business today.
April 29 , 2024

Florida citrus hopes for 2024 rebound

The Florida citrus industry has battled continued difficulties in recent years. However, Florida Citrus Mutual President and CEO Matthew Joyner tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the sector is eager to move on from these challenges.
April 29 , 2024

Zespri’s Tim Clarkson discusses crisis management and learning from difficult seasons

This year, Zespri projects total production of 180 million trays of kiwifruit from its 15,000 hectares planted in New Zealand and elsewhere.
April 29 , 2024

What U.S. fruit growers got out of the USDA trade mission to India

A large delegation of United States trade representatives, led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, traveled to New Delhi, India this month to advance bilateral trade.
April 29 , 2024