US Prunes Production Progress Report
According to the California Prune Board, steady shipments continued in both domestic and key export markets as consumers looked for nutritious, shelf-stable snacks and delectable ingredients to integrate into their home meals and bakery items. Although COVID-19 has presented challenges in the supply chain, it has also led to opportunities in the marketplace.
The robust sales environment, in combination with a shorter 2020 crop of approximately 45,000 MT, has helped to balance inventory and strengthen the outlook heading into the upcoming bloom of the 2021 crop.