In 2023, Brazil’s fruit exports grew by 23.5% to reach $1.34 billion in sales. Abrafrutas reported a record revenue of $1.2 billion, up 26.7% from 2022. The Paranaguá Terminal’s cold storage areas were key to this success. Mangoes, grapes, watermelons, melons, and lemons led the exports. They totaled over 1.11 million tons, a 5.9% increase […]
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