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New Mexico Is Now Top US Pecan Producer

In 2018, New Mexico produced 90 million pounds of pecan compared with 56 million pounds by Georgia

April 01, 2019
Tim
Israel Optimistic About Market for Grapefruit in China

To explore Israel’s citrus industry, Produce Report interviewed Galilee Export, the second largest exporter of fresh produce in Israel.

March 31, 2019
Jing Zang
Here Are Five African Countries That May Someday Supply Avocados to China

Aside from Kenya, the African countries to pay attention to in relation to potentially exporting avocados to China are South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe, says Zac Bard, Executive Manager of Westfalia Fruit Africa.

March 28, 2019
Dan Siekman

Packing Westfalia avocados in South Africa. Image: Westfalia Fruit

Mango Nam Dok Mai: A global favorite that must be tried, at least once in a lifetime

Mango Nam Dok Mai: A global favorite that must be tried, at least once in a lifetime

March 27, 2019
Produce Report
A Hit With Consumers, Chilean Sugar Plums Drive Chile’s Stone Fruit Growth in China

Demand for high brix fruit surely is a large part of the runaway success of Chilean sugar plums in the China market in recent years, where export volumes rose more than 70-fold in four years from 165 tons in the 2014/15 season to 10,584 tons in the 2017/18 season. This season is also seeing an in-store promotional campaign by the Chilean Stone Fruit Committee of ASOEX dedicated specifically to sugar plums.

March 27, 2019
Dan Siekman

Sugar plums. Image courtesy of ASOEX.

Stand applications still open for ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA

Submit a stand application to join exhibitors from 38 different countries in Hong Kong, including new national pavilions from Brazil, the Philippines and Saudi Arabia.

March 26, 2019
Produce Report
First Ever Shipment of Italian Blood Oranges Reaches China

On March 19, two reefer containers loaded with 46 tons of blood oranges from Italy arrived in Shanghai. Hema Fresh, the “new retail” supermarket from Alibaba Group, is selling these oranges both online and offline for a price of USD 4.45 for a pack of four.

March 25, 2019
Jing Zang
First Shipment to China of 2019 Season Zespri NZ Kiwifruit is en Route

Zespri’s first shipment to China of New Zealand kiwifruit for the 2019 season set sail on March 24 and is expected to reach Nangang Port in Shanghai on April 8.

March 24, 2019
Dan Siekman

The Southampton Star departed from Tauranga Harbour on March 24, bound for Shanghai. Image courtesy of Zespri

CIV’s strawberry Varieties at the next 2019 Global Berry Congress in Rotterdam (25-27 March)

At Fruit Logistica Berlin: interest from international companies in new varieties and selections from CIV. Success in the meeting with international Modì® apple License holders.

March 22, 2019
Produce Report
Global Avocado, Persimmon and Pomegranate Trends Highlighted at World of Fresh Ideas

Wayne Prowse Principal and Senior Analyst of Australian firm Fresh Intelligence Consulting made two appearances on stage at the 2018 edition of the World of Fresh Ideas, offering overviews of the global situation for avocado, persimmon and pomegranate production and trade.

March 20, 2019
Dan Siekman

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