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China has diverse international fruit sources

Thailand’s 2022 fruit exports to China were valued at $5.0 billion, and had a volume of 1.4 million tons.
March 30 , 2023

South African table grape industry celebrates successful 2022-23 China campaign launch

Table grapes have long been a favorite fruit in China and consumers are eager to sample new varieties in novel shapes and colors that are sweeter and crisper than ever before.
March 30 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Reduced Mexican lime output driving up costs in the U.S. market

Currently, the primary supplying regions for limes in Mexico are in the south of country from Tabasco, Oaxaca, and Veracruz though Merida, Jalisco and Sinaloa are also producing.
March 30 , 2023

Southern Hemisphere pome fruit forecast cut following adverse weather

The initial forecast for the 2023 season, which estimated a 6% and 1% increase for apples and pears respectively compared to 2022, was revised in light of the intense weather events that affected several countries in the Southern Hemisphere. 
March 29 , 2023

UK government gives freeports conditional approval

Humber and Thames freeports in the UK are set to begin operating sometime this year, Port Strategy reports.
March 29 , 2023

National Mango Board elects four new board members

The company explained that new NMB officers, together with the rest of the board members, will “continue to uphold the NMB’s mission to increase the consumption of mango in the U.S. by inspiring consumers and educating them about the culture, flavor, and nutrition of mangos while bringing the industry together.”
March 29 , 2023

Delta Fresh enters Mexican table grapes

This spring Delta Fresh is also expanding its line with watermelons, cantaloupes and asparagus.
March 29 , 2023

Advance Customs Brokers celebrates 10-year anniversary

The company was founded by industry veterans Pat Compres and Maria Bermudez to provide additional levels of support and expertise to companies trading in fresh produce.
March 29 , 2023

Ecuadorian yellow dragon fruit making waves in the U.S.

The Palora variety is starting to make waves as consumers look for its health benefits, making it a popular purchase among the 56 countries to which it’s exported today.
March 28 , 2023

Oppy adds North Carolina blueberries to program to secure year-round supply

Oppy’s will start selling the North Carolina blues beginning the last week of April and the first week of May, forecasted Category Manager of Blueberries, Tim Crane.
March 28 , 2023