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Cherry industry sees price hikes, growing trade and world summit
The cherry industry has seen some interesting moves during April. From early harvests and increased prices to the Cherry Summit gathering the sector's main players in Santiago, Chile.
April 28 , 2024
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The Top Seven
These are FreshFruitPortal.com's top seven stories of the week.
April 27 , 2024
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SNAP food assistance expands rapidly to U.S. online grocers
April 26 , 2024
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China's challenges and opportunities for Chilean cherries
Part of the Chilean industry's challenge will be to maintain their cherries as a premium snack, while reaching younger consumers, and maintaining the country's position in the Chinese market.
April 26 , 2024
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Subsistence farmers in Michoacan target avocado trees amid drought
Rivers and even whole lakes are disappearing in the agricultural hub of Michoacan, media reports show, as the drought combines with a surge in the use of water.
April 26 , 2024
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Michigan Honeycrisp growers experiment with cannabis market
The apples are grown at the joint venture facilities of Emerald Canning Partners in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, and according to the organization, the cannabis oil is mixed in the apple-based beverage “through nano-emulsification technology.”
April 26 , 2024
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Colombian banana exports to increase in 2024
Colombia is expecting a 5% increase in exports this season with volumes exceeding 111 million boxes.
April 26 , 2024
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China cherry trade and Chile's future focus of Global Cherry Summit
Chile became the epicenter of the world cherry industry with more than 1,400 attendees gathered for the Global Cherry Summit.
April 25 , 2024
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Florida citrus sector urges signing of greening research funds
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has until July 1 to examine the budget and determine which items will be approved for legislation.
April 25 , 2024
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Mango volume to United States continues to rise
April 25 , 2024