During the 2023/24 harvest season, Brazil’s orange juice sector, a global leader, navigates rough waters. This data was supplied by researchers from the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea). Although exports dropped by 7%, totaling 543.8 thousand tonnes, revenue jumped by 21%, hitting $1.3 billion in just six months. This increase, contrasted with […]
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