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Brazil: Floods in Rio Grande do Sul impact fruit production

In addition to apples, Rio Grande do Sul also stands out for the production of peaches, grapes, citrus fruits, oranges and persimmons.
May 10 , 2024

Apple and cherry utilized production grows in NW

In 2023, commercial apple production in Washington reached its highest volume since 2014, reaching just over 7.6 billion pounds of apples, this makes it the top apple producing state in the United States.
May 10 , 2024

Northwest Cherry industry anticipates a fruitful 2024 crop season

May 10 , 2024

European Union apple and orange production suffer a steep decline

The production decline created a ripple effect that reduced exports and negatively impacted both apple and orange consumption. 
May 10 , 2024

Chilean cherry industry braces for next Chinese market season

China is the top market for Chilean cherries. In January of this year, exports to China reached a record volume of 365,968 metric tons (MT) by week 4.
May 10 , 2024

Mexican growers get green light to plant new avocado variety

The variety, patented by the Spanish company Eurosemillas and the University of California Riverside (UCR), was recognized by  TIME magazine as the best agronomic invention of 2023.
May 10 , 2024

Oppy welcomes fresh crop apples and year-round offerings

Anticipating a successful campaign ahead with a seamless supply chain spanning Washington, New Zealand, South Africa and Chile, Oppy ensures a consistent and reliable source of apples to meet demand.
May 09 , 2024

Four Star Fruit acquires Columbine Vineyards’ Holiday® grape program

Under the terms of the acquisition, Four Star Fruit has exclusive rights to all brands, trademarks, and DNA associated with the Holiday® variety.
May 09 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Chile wraps up its 2023-24 blueberry season

In a promising conclusion to the 2023-2024 season, Chilean blueberry exports are poised to surpass initial estimates, signaling a positive trajectory for the industry.
May 09 , 2024

South West non-citrus production climbed in 2023

A recent regional news release from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service details an increase in non-citrus fruit utilized production in the South West.
May 09 , 2024