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Frosts cause “moderate” damage to Argentine citrus

The South American country's citrus hub is looking at mild complications from adverse weather, while betting heavily on industrialized products to cope with the crop's lower profitability.

Chile regains position as the main exporter of table grapes from the southern hemisphere

The Chilean table grape industry exported 64 million boxes, equivalent to 528,795 tons during the 2023-24 fiscal year.

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US Federal Register confirms publication of Systems Approach approval for Chilean table grapes

The new protocol will be officially published on Thursday, July 19 in the official gazette of the executive branch of the U.S. government, after more than 20 years of negotiations between the two countries.

Q&A: Colombia presents its country brand, 'Avocados from Colombia'

Colombia seeks to position Hass avocados as a reference of sustainability, from an environmental, social, and economic perspective.

First South African avocados shipped to Japan

Earlier this year, both countries signed a mutual agreement to expand trade between both nations.

The growing market for Peruvian frozen fruits

Despite smaller volumes due to adverse weather during 2023, the frozen sector continues to grow on a strong offer.

How the Washington blueberry industry is pushing for collaborative data sharing

The Washington Blueberry Commission (WBC) held its third quarter Board meeting on Thursday, July 11, where various topics were discussed.

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HLB might not be the main cause of citrus fruit drop

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke to Gerald O'Connor, CEO of KeyPlex, about the organization's decision to turn its focus on new research.