Fruits and Vegetables

In marketing year (MY) 2024/25, favorable climatic conditions and abundant rainfall boosted avocado production to 240,000 metric tons (MT), a 60 percent increase from MY 2023/24. Post expects MY 2025/26 production to remain unchanged at 240,000 MT.

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.

Secretary Vilsack announced today that USDA is allocating $300 million to 66 U.S. organizations to build demand for American food and farm exports in high-potential markets around the globe.

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.