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Agronometrics Shorts: Fresh produce imports from Mexico continue to climb in the U.S. market - USDA
The strength of Mexico’s access to the U.S. market is, in part, due to efforts by Mexico’s horticultural growers to adapt to new U.S. food safety standards.
January 02 , 2024
Sun Belle announces availability of seasonal red currants
According to Sun Belle, these pearl-shaped berries are good on cheese and grazing boards, with game and poultry, and in salads.
January 02 , 2024
Ecuadorian banana exports regain steam in 2023
The EU and Russia maintained their positions as main markets, accounting for 29% and 21% of total shipments, respectively.
January 02 , 2024
Freshfruitportal.com is on a festive break
To our readers: We will return on January 2nd with more news. We wish you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
December 26 , 2023
Challenging scenario for Ecuadorian pitahaya growers
Currently, low prices have made the fruit unprofitable because they are not able to obtain quality fruit and some producers are being forced to close their crop.
December 22 , 2023
World apple production recovering in 2024
U.S. production is projected up 56,000 tons for a 4.4 million total, with good growing conditions spurring a recovery in Washington state output following last year’s damaging spring weather.
December 22 , 2023
GrubMarket acquires A&B Tropical Produce
A&B is best known for sourcing tropical and exotic fruits and vegetables from producers domestically and from eleven countries across Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
December 22 , 2023
Agronometrics Shorts: Cherry prices trending high during the holiday season
Chilean cherry prices are currently trending at $60.21 per package in the U.S. market, about 11% higher compared to week 48 of 2022.
December 21 , 2023
New Zealand luxury cherry exports doubling in 2024
The increase marks the second commercial year on the market for Southern Fruits International’s Beyond-brand cherries, which are produced at two significant orchards spanning about 400 acres in Central Otago.
December 21 , 2023
Foreign-owned U.S. farmland up in 2022
Colorado, Alabama and Michigan saw the biggest increases, with Canada remaining the largest investor.
December 21 , 2023
