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Colombia has already become the world's third-largest producer of Hass avocados
"Colombia has become the country with the third-largest Hass avocado production and harvested…

“Some growers in Chile lost all their fields, others are fully covered with mud or debris”
The latest bout of heavy rain in Chile has areas that received 400 mm of rain causing an estimated…

Finally, a potentially more upbeat California lemon season after many unfavorable years
California lemon production traditionally sees a lull during late July and the month of August.…

Pricing picking up on limes
There is slightly less volume on limes coming out of Mexico right now. “Because of the heat that we…

Estimated 25 million boxes of California table grapes lost to Hurricane Hilary
Hurricane Hilary delivered wind and rain to many of California’s table grape vineyards at peak…

Mexican government sends 1,200 more troops to Michoacan state to combat cartels
After a weekend of violence, the Mexican government said Monday it sent 1,200 more troops to the…

Tight melon supplies around the corner
Supply shortages on cantaloupe and honeydew melons could be ahead. “We’re entering a period where…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW LEMONS
The mood on the global market for lemons is generally optimistic, with the exception of those…

Organic pears thrive in Hood River micro-climate
This spring was a nearly optimal pear growing season in the Pacific Northwest, with moderate…

New software system helps predict the start of apple harvest
Using artificial intelligence and computerization to assess the size and quality of produce. That’s…

Southeastern growers wait on Hurricane Idalia
Yesterday, growers and shippers across the Southeast were highly attuned to their weather and…

Citrus grower prepares for new California season
While wrapping up its 130th season, Sunkist is focusing on the return of the California citrus…

Smaller apple crop for New York this season
The New York apple crop could be down by approximately 20 percent in volume this 2023-2024 season.…

Cara Cara oranges coming off peak import supplies
There looks to be a greater amount of some imported specialty citrus this year. “Weather issues in…

Late summer sees lower supplies of both blueberries and blackberries
Supply is tight right now on both blueberries and blackberries. On blueberries, the industry supply…

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