Four things to know about pumpkin spice
Four things to know about pumpkin spice “Flavour of fall If autumn has an aroma, pumpkin spice is it. What’s curious about pumpkin spice is the absence of pumpkin in it! The blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice (or some variation of these), got its name for being used in fall baking recipes such […]
The challenge of green claims
The challenge of green claims “Despite all the talk, brands have largely failed to earn the trust of consumers on sustainability claims made about their products. That is a key finding from a new report from Deloitte Canada, which surveyed both shoppers and consumer-based business leaders nationwide. In its Creating Value for Sustainable Products report, Deloitte found […]
ImportInfo Newsletter August 2023
Avocados, fresh berries and herbs – learning about new sourcing markets
Avocados, fresh berries and herbs – learning about new sourcing markets “Avocados, fresh berries and herbs are in demand year-round. New sourcing opportunities are available from producers in developing and emerging markets, which the Import Promotion Desk (IPD) will showcase at Fruit Attraction, which takes place Oct. 3-5 in Madrid. For example, avocado producers from […]
Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports hit new high
Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports hit new high “According to Vietnam Customs, vegetable and fruit exports increased by nearly 56% year-on-year in the first eight months to a record US$3.5 billion worth. The increase in Chinese demand was a major reason for the jump. Durian prices are expected to rise in September as supply has […]
Parents’ Grocery Shopping Habits Reveal Evolving Shopper Behaviors
Parents’ Grocery Shopping Habits Reveal Evolving Shopper Behaviors “The most recent survey of grocery shoppers’ spending habits and attitudes by FMI – The Food Industry Association reveals surprising differences between the shopping habits of parents and those of consumers as a whole. With summer vacation winding down and families returning to their normal routines, FMI’s 2023 U.S. Grocery […]
Colombia has already become the world’s third-largest producer of Hass avocados
Colombia has already become the world’s third-largest producer of Hass avocados “”Colombia has become the country with the third-largest Hass avocado production and harvested area,” stated Carlos Sepúlveda, manager of Trade Marketing of Solutions for Agriculture at BASF. This achievement is very important for Colombian agriculture. It is the result of a continuous work process, […]
Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.1% in June at $65.9 billion
Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.1% in June at $65.9 billion “Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.1% to $65.9 billion in June, lifted by sales at new car dealers. The agency says core retail sales – which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers – fell 0.9% in June. Retail sales rose in […]
Ready-to-Eat Food Market Assessment, by Category, by Packaging Type, by Distribution Channel, by End-user, by Region, Opportunities, and Forecast, to 2030
Ready-to-Eat Food Market Assessment, by Category, by Packaging Type, by Distribution Channel, by End-user, by Region, Opportunities, and Forecast, to 2030 “Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report “Ready-To-Eat Food Market Assessment, By Category, By Packaging Type, By Distribution Channel, By End-user, By Region, Opportunities, and Forecast, 2016-2030F. The Ready-To-Eat Food Market size was estimated […]