Today's Headline
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 Top Seven
These are FreshFruitPortal.com's top seven stories of the week.
May 11 , 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
New Hampshire suffers drop in apple production
The drop in apple production in 2023 was offset mainly due to adverse weather conditions including rains and widespread freezes.
May 09 , 2024
Higher citrus volumes from Southern Hemisphere expected in the US
Last year, the U.S. imported nearly 4 billion pounds of citrus from different origins, with Mexico being the main supplier reaching 844 million pounds.
May 08 , 2024
Oversupply cuts Florida blueberry season short
Despite a positive outlook on quality and abundant yields, an unexpected oversupply dampened an otherwise stellar season for Florida blueberry growers.
May 07 , 2024
Brazil suffers crop losses due to heavy floods
Southern Brazil has been hit by floods that have devastated the country, including the country's second-largest soybean producing region.
May 06 , 2024
Turkish government cuts all trade with Israel
The restriction suspends all exports from Turkey to Israel as well as all imports of Israeli products into Turkey.
May 06 , 2024
The growth of cranberry producers outside North America
Cranberry was first brought to Chile in 1992 by american entrepreneur Warren Simmons, a restaurant owner in California.
May 06 , 2024
Cinco de Mayo continues to lead holiday sales for avocados
Unit sales peaked at 52.3M units, posting a 25% increase year-on-year, according to the Hass Avocado Board’s 2023 Holiday Report.
May 05 , 2024
