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A. Malek Hammami

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A. Malek Hammami

Orcid ID0009-0009-4846-8925

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assistant professor, agricultural economics, Department of Food and Resource Economics, UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Wimauma, FL

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thumbnail for publication: The United States Orange Industry: Declining Production and Climbing Imports

The United States Orange Industry: Declining Production and Climbing Imports

A. Malek Hammami, Yi Li, and Zhengfei Guan

The US orange industry has been grappling with declining production since the early 2000s due to the outbreak of the Huanglongbing disease and various other challenges. To meet the market demand, the United States increasingly relies on imports, notably those from Mexico and Chile. This publication further explores the factors contributing to this trend and discusses potential solutions. 

thumbnail for publication: An Overview of the Avocado Market in the United States

An Overview of the Avocado Market in the United States

A. Malek Hammami, Kuan-Ming Huang, Zhengfei Guan

Driven by its healthy and nutritious attributes, the US avocado market has experienced tremendous growth over the past two decades. This publication provides a comprehensive overview of US avocado production and trade. The US avocado market, marked by the decline of already limited US domestic production, is increasingly reliant on imports, especially those from Mexico. This overview aims to inform industry stakeholders and policymakers of the current state of the industry and offer insights into its sustainability.