São Paulo maintains its status as Brazil’s top fruit producer, according to the Agricultural Economy Institute (IEA-AAPTA). In 2023, its output hit 14.5 million tons, positioning Brazil as the third-largest global fruit producer after China and India. Key contributions come from oranges, lemons, bananas, avocados, and persimmons. While 2024’s overall production is expected to remain […]
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