Ten years shows big changes for California summer fruit

With big growth in berry output but declines in stone fruit, there have been substantial changes in summer fruit production in California in 10 years.

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With big growth in berry output but declines in stone fruit, there have been substantial changes in summer fruit production in California in 10 years.

U.S. Department of Agriculture shipment data show some commodities have expanded significantly, while others declined.

Here is how California fruit volume has changed from 2010 to 2020, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture shipment statistics.

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