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Dominican Republic surpasses Haiti regarding mango exports to US
The Dominican Republic has surpassed Haiti in mango exports to the United States in 2022. Haiti…

Peru overtakes Chile as top grape exporter in South America
The Peruvian grape season is wrapping up. “Harvest at our farms in the Ica area was completed about…

California launches program reimbursing CalFresh recipients
Over 5 million Californians rely on CalFresh benefits; the Covid pandemic, many families were…

“Declaration of state of emergency for Argentina’s citrus is not of much help at all”
The declaration of state of emergency for Argentina’s citrus sector “is not of much help at all, it…

Warmer temperatures and extra acreage leads to a 'glut' of tomatoes
There’s an oversupply of tomatoes right now. “It’s an oversupply that’s almost a glut,” said Bob…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW LIMES
The lime market in different parts of the world is experiencing varied conditions. In the…

An early look at 2023 blueberry numbers for North and South America
What’s ahead for 2023 blueberry production? Joseph Vargas, director of business intelligence at the…

USDA

Movement of blueberries through Arizona, California, and Texas expected to increase
The movement of blueberries through Arizona, California, and Texas is expected to increase. Trading…

“The relatively low price of avocado continues to drive demand for this fruit in the US”
A new company dedicated to the production and export of avocado has just been born in Uruapan,…

How tolerance to stress can be improved for cherries and other tree crops
“The role of the cuticle, whether it’s on the fruit, seeds or foliage, is very important for plant…

New Zealand will play bigger role in US organic apple imports this season
The first organic Williams Bartlett pears from Argentina arrived in the US market mid-February and…

Dreamstime

Walmart expects about 65% of its stores to be serviced by automation by the end of its fiscal year 2026
US: Grocery workers union declares strike over wages, employee protectionsUnion member workers have…

Ginger availability opens up as Peru finishes
Strong supplies of ginger continue from around the world. Yasmin Pacia of Bronx, New York-based…

Fire destroys large Mexico wholesale market
A fire at wholesale market Central de Abastos in Mexico City has put the market into flames. With a…

PHOTO REPORT: 10th World Avocado Congress 2023 - Auckland New Zealand
As the World Avocado Congress wrapped up in Auckland, New Zealand, South Africa was announced as…

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