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California and Florida strawberry acreage reflect market demand
The trade dynamics of fresh strawberries reveal interesting trends. In 2023, approximately one-fifth of the fresh strawberries available in the United States were imported, with Mexico being the primary source.
April 09 , 2024
Walmart to pay $45M settlement over citrus and meat pricing
Eligible shoppers could receive up to $500 in cash as part of the settlement, affecting goods sold by weight, like meats and citrus fruit.
April 09 , 2024
US fruit and nut exports grow, but Latin American imports stay strong
U.S. fresh fruit exports grew 20% year on year,Ā to $āā1.7 billion in value from October 2023 to February 2024, according to the USDA.
April 09 , 2024
Maersk resumes container line service through Panama Canal
The OC1 service, resuming May 10, runs between the U.S. East Coast, specifically Philadelphia and Charleston ports, Australia and New Zealand.
April 08 , 2024
Mexican avocado hub poised for another year of growth
Between 2014 and 2023, production volumes grew nearly 75%, reaching 2.65 million tons. These figures have kept Mexico well-grounded as the number one avocado producer globally.
April 08 , 2024
Blue Diamond partners with Japan's Kagome for Almond BreezeĀ®
April 08 , 2024
USDA seeks nominees for the Citrus Administrative Committee
The appointed members will serve a two-year term beginning Aug. 1, 2024.
April 08 , 2024
Fruit World kicks off stone fruit season in California
According to Fruit World, recent rain is expected to have had a minor effect on the supply.
April 08 , 2024
World Central Kitchen and the feat of supplying food on the frontlines of crisis
The World Central Kitchen (WCK), an internationally recognized humanitarian organization, employed the humanitarian aid workers killed on April 1st by an Israeli air strike in Gaza.
April 08 , 2024
Almond Board of California sees potential for growth in Indian market
India is the main export destination for U.S. fresh or dried almonds, holding 30% of the total share with more than 474 million pounds exported in 2022-23 and a total value of $803 million.Ā
April 08 , 2024