Fresh Fruit

This biannual report, published in June and December, includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade...

China’s apple and pear production is estimated to decrease, primarily due to adverse weather conditions. Table grape production is estimated to rise, resulting from improved orchard management practices.

Grape production in Peru is forecast to set a record year reaching 870,000 metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2025/2026, an increase of ten percent compared to the previous year. The expected increase would be the result of higher expected yields along the coast and an expansion of the harvest areas.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Hong Kong, scheduled for May 12-16, 2025. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in participating must apply by Jan. 30, 2025.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor today announced the availability of funding for the first five projects under the new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) initiative.

For many American farms, the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. The Robison and Stennes family orchards combined equal more than 200 years of growing apples in Washington. Both family farms view the recent trade win of India reopening its market to U.S. apples as beneficial for apple farmers across Washington.