Red fruits stand out in consumption in the USA

Source: USDA In the case of raspberries, which are the highlight of the period, one of the points favorable to the increase in consumption was the greater availability of frozen fruit from Ukraine, resulting in a drop in the price of fresh products and consequent greater consumer interest. Blueberries, in turn, stand out in the North American country, which is the largest per capita consumer of the fruit. Other fruits that grew in popularity during this period were strawberries, limes, tangerines, avocados, mangoes, lemons, kiwis, pineapples and papayas. It is noteworthy, however, that the more traditional ones, such as bananas, apples, grapes, melons and oranges, are experiencing stagnant or even falling consumption. Source: HF BRAZIL Hortitec emerged from the ideal of a group of businessmen, who felt the need to have an event in Brazil along the lines of the main exhibitions abroad, where participants could have ...