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APHIS publishes pest risk assessment for citrus imports from Botswana

The entity is inviting stakeholders, industry partners, and the public to share their concerns and provide information related to the proposed importation of lemon, grapefruit, mandarin, and sweet orange.
October 04 , 2024

Experts suggest Peru could achieve a record in blueberries this season

If the plants manage to overcome the onslaught of reduced rainfall in the north, the country could produce 20-30% more than in 2022, reaching a new production record in 2024, Beta's assistant agricultural manager told Freshfruitportal.com.
October 04 , 2024

The devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on Georgia's pecan industry

Extension Horticulture Specialist for pecans at the University of Georgia, Lenny Wells, said the hurricane has been by far the worst the state has experienced. 
October 04 , 2024

Ecuador, Peru, and Chile weigh in on the U.S. port strike

The ongoing stoppage by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) in U.S. ports from Maine to Texas has put these supplier countries on high alert, as the strike could disrupt shipments of their fruit to this key market.
October 04 , 2024

Chilean cherry season to set new record with 59% export increase

The top varieties expected to be exported are Santina (38.3 million boxes), Lapins (45.7 million boxes), and Regina (24.3 million boxes), with 23.2 million boxes of other varieties.
October 04 , 2024
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Camposol will focus its presence at Fruit Attraction on blueberries and grapes With a 16% market share in the 2023/24 season, Camposol has consolidated its position as top exporter of Peruvian fresh blueberries.

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Avocados From Mexico® obtains the Great Place To Work Certification™ 2024 Avocados From Mexico, a leading avocado brand in the United States, was Certified™ Great Place To Work ®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Avocados From Mexico. In a survey, 97% of Avocados From Mexico employees said they felt welcomed when they joined the company. […]

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Uncertainty persists after third day of strike at U.S. ports Early on Tuesday, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a statement saying it is taking all measures to monitor and address possible repercussions for consumers.

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Chilean Blueberry Committee is awarded by the North American Blueberry Council In his speech, Andrés Armstrong expressed that this is a great honor and thanked the Chilean blueberry producers and exporters who voluntarily serve on the Blueberry Committee for their unwavering commitment to the industry's development. 

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Agronometrics in Charts: Peru's blueberry exports surpass 2022-23 season levels Improved weather conditions this year have allowed producers to bounce back, driving higher volumes of fresh blueberries to international markets.

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South African table grape industry foreseeing growth in export volumes The industry estimates an output of 76.4 million cartons, with the upper limit expected at approximately 78.7 million cartons and the lower limit expected at approximately 74.1 million cartons.  

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Peru establishes requirements for New Zealand kiwi imports The resolution published in the Diario Oficial and effective immediately, states that production sites and kiwifruit packing plants must be registered and authorized by the New Zealand National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO).

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US table grape and peach production expected to increase According to the report, California’s table grape and peach production are expected to thrive this season.

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Naturipe Farms expands into Florida with 200+ acres of strawberries In addition to the increased availability of Naturipe’s strawberries for retailers in the region, the strawberries will have a decreased transit distance, longer growing seasons, and will be on the shelves closer to their harvest.

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