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China to source blueberries from Serbia

On May 8, the General Administration of Customs of China issued a document establishing the phytosanitary requirements that the Balkan peninsula country in southeastern Europe must meet in order to export fresh blueberries to the Asian giant's market.
May 13 , 2024

California almond forecast up for 2024

The forecasted yield is 2,170 pounds per acre, up 380 pounds from the 2023 harvest.
May 13 , 2024

Orange production in Brazil to drop 24% in 2024

President Lourival Carmo Monaco said during a presentation that total production will reach 232,3 million 40.8kg boxes in 2024, a 24% decrease from the previous season. 
May 13 , 2024

Global lemon production projected to grow

Based on data presented, the association forecasts global lemon production at 7 million tons, 5% up compared to the previous campaign. 
May 13 , 2024

Florida citrus remains hopeful amidst production decline

May 13 , 2024

North American imports of Chilean grapes to hit 40 million boxes in 2023-24

The sector is looking at a total production of 62,5 million boxes, according to Frutas de Chile’s last industry survey. If realized, this would mean a 4% increase over earlier projections, which put production at 60 million boxes.
May 13 , 2024

The rise of mango and tropical fruits: New products and local growth

Tropical fruits have seen increased consumption and interest particularly among U.S. shoppers since the COVID-19 pandemic, as consumers look to more health-focused diets. However, the trend has a global presence with powerhouses such as China, Europe, and Latin America also participating.
May 12 , 2024

The Top Seven

These are FreshFruitPortal.com's top seven stories of the week.
May 11 , 2024

Texas grocery wins guinness record

May 10 , 2024

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