ImportInfo Newsletter April 2024
New Supply Offers: April 2024 TFO Canada received 17 new supply offers in these categories: 15 – Food Products and Beverages (Inc. Seafood) 1 – Building Materials, Hardware and Hand Tools 1 – Personal Care, Pharmaceutics and Natural Health Products Sign in to your TFO Canada profile to view the suppliers that match your interests. […]
Ghanaian banana exporter plans West African expansion
Ghanaian banana exporter plans West African expansion “Golden Exotic Limited, a supplier of Fairtrade Bananas in Europe, based in Kasunya Asutsuare, Shai Osudoko District, is setting its sights on expanding its market reach within the West African region. The company, which currently exports 80% of its produce to Europe and the remaining 20% to African […]
Fairtrade organic avocados now offered in Canada
Fairtrade organic avocados now offered in Canada “Following the success of Fairtrade bananas, Canadian retailers are now also offering Fairtrade organic avocados. A 466 percent growth in volumes of Fairtrade bananas in Canada over the past six years indicates consumers are increasingly asking for socially and environmentally responsible produce. “To cater to a growing demand […]
“Access for Kenyan and Australian avocados has ushered in a new era of possibilities”
“Access for Kenyan and Australian avocados has ushered in a new era of possibilities” “There is a booming avocado trade going on in India, as more origins are presenting themselves. According to Abdul Kadir Memon, Director of Abacate International, the Tanzanian avocados have seen a strong third season for the company: “Our experience with the […]
Easy peeler market revives in Europe
Easy peeler market revives in Europe “The final ClemenLuz clementines are rolling over the packlines at Good Hope Marketing in Citrusdal to make way for Nules next week. Their citrus campaign is just hitting its stride with the first arrivals (Satsumas in Russia) landing this week. Because their Satsuma crop is early, it competes with […]
GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW MANGOES
GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW MANGOES “The first quarter of the year was marked by Peru, one of the major mango suppliers, having another challenging end to their season, leading to shortages in many markets. Record high prices per box and kg are being seen in some European markets. The big drop in volumes is due to […]
Canadians more inclined to eat near-expired or expired foods as prices remain high: Survey
Canadians more inclined to eat near-expired or expired foods as prices remain high: Survey “Half of Canadians believe inflation has forced them to take more risks with their food As food prices remain elevated, Canadians are more lenient when it comes to eating expired or near-expired foods. Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab, with Caddle, surveyed […]
Vietnam witnesses chili pepper export growth in first quarter of 2024
Vietnam witnesses chili pepper export growth in first quarter of 2024 “In the initial quarter, Vietnam experienced a notable increase in chili pepper exports, with a volume of 3,141 tons and a value of US$8.1 million, marking a growth of 17.6% in volume and 52.8% in value compared to the same timeframe in 2023. This […]
GLOBALG.A.P. standard allows more room for farms’ own stories
GLOBALG.A.P. standard allows more room for farms’ own stories “Attendees at last week’s South African stop on the GLOBALG.A.P. Tour heard from a senior technical expert on GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Fruit and Vegetables Brian Windsor (who has himself been a farmer and an auditor) on the continuous improvement of their standards to encompass the dizzying variety […]