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[Press Release] 2023 IFPA State of the Industry: AI, Sustainability, and Consumer and Workforce TrendsAt the recent 2023 Global Produce & Floral Show in California, International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns highlighted a range of issues affecting the global fresh produce and floral community.	October 30, 2023 Produce Report
Global Avocado Exports Contract in 2022 Amid Mexico Supply ShortageGlobal avocado exports saw a 3.1% decrease to 2.5 million metric tons in 2022, largely on account of reduced production in Mexico, the world’s largest supplier.	October 12, 2023 Jing Zang
Global Pineapple Exports Down 2.2% in 2022Global pineapple exports declined by 2.2% to 3.1 million metric tons in 2022 owing to cold weather in major producing countries.	October 10, 2023 Jing Zang
USHBC To Exhibit at Asia Fruit Logistica 2023USHBC representatives will present the latest U.S. blueberry industry developments to the global audience of Asia Fruit Logistica 2023.	August 31, 2023 Jing Zang
Joy Wing Mau Brings Peach-Flavored US Blueberries to Chinese ConsumersOn Aug. 26, the U.S. blueberry sector and Joy Wing Mau jointly hosted a ceremony in Tianjin celebrating the 2023 debut of U.S. blueberries.	August 31, 2023 Jing Zang
Smaller Global Citrus Crop Expected for 2022/23With adverse weather conditions leading to production shortfalls across much of the Northern Hemisphere, the 2022/23 global citrus crop is set to be 4.6% lower than last year.	August 17, 2023 Roy G
US Cherry Prices in China Rebound With First Sea ShipmentsPrices of U.S. cherries in China have begun to recover after a slow start due to weak demand.	August 16, 2023 Jing Zang
Copefrut Making Progress With Sustainable Chilean Fruit ExportsChilean fruit exporter Copefrut recently presented the first results of its sustainability program as well as new initiatives aimed at achieving more eco-conscious exports.	August 03, 2023 Olga
Global Banana Exports Down 1.2 Million Metric Tons in 2022Global banana exports declined by 6.1% to 19.1 million metric tons in 2022 because of supply-side challenges.	August 01, 2023 Jing Zang
[Press Release] IFG Wins Landmark IP Case in ChinaFruit breeder IFG has won a major plant variety right infringement case in China involving its proprietary grape variety IFG Six.	July 23, 2023 Produce Report