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Table grapes: Peru volumes drop this season
Optimistic headlines are being shared in in the Peruvian press because a comparison is being made with the previous season, in the same months and, due to the early harvest of the current season.
January 10 , 2024
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Albertsons reports strong Q3 returns as Kroger merger looms
Albertsons reported $18.6 billion in net sales and revenue for the 12 weeks ended Dec. 2, 2023, up 2% from the $18.2 billion reported for the same quarter in 2022, the company said.
January 10 , 2024
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USDA offering agribusiness trade mission to India
Total U.S. agricultural and related product exports to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka exceeded $2.5 billion in 2022, with January – October 2023 exports reaching more than $1.7 billion.
January 10 , 2024
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Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. announces new CEO
David Smith joined AWG in 2003 and was instrumental in steering the company through various challenges and played a key role in shaping AWG's strategic direction.
January 09 , 2024
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Veteran blueberry researcher named UF’s Horticulture Crop Breeding Endowed Chair
During Patricio Muñoz’s time as a blueberry breeder at UF/IFAS, the program has brought in over $50 million in royalty revenue to UF.
January 09 , 2024
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U.S. retailer outlook for 2024
Analysts are anticipating a challenging first quarter, caused by high costs of labor and uncertain consumer purchasing power.
January 09 , 2024
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Table grape imports to the U.S. picking up steam
U.S. retailers are focused on table grape imports and fruit in cold storage as the local harvest period has come to an end.
January 09 , 2024
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Agronometrics: U.S. Apple Association placing high emphasis on exports amidst record surge in holding volumes
The total apple holding figure stands at approximately 190 million bushels
January 09 , 2024
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Mexican berry exports to reach 460,000 tons
The sector will generate more than half a million jobs during the season to bring berries to consumers' tables.
January 08 , 2024
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Mexico increased mango exports to the U.S. by 10%
In 2023, mango exports to the U.S. reached 103,972,448 boxes, which represents a 10% increase from the 93,885,019 boxes shipped in 2022.
January 08 , 2024