Colombia will increase its Hass avocado sales volume by 25% in 2023
Colombia will increase its Hass avocado sales volume by 25% in 2023 “In 2020, despite the pandemic, Colombia’s Hass avocado exports stood at 146.4 million dollars. In 2021 they amounted to 203.7 million and, even though they fell to 178.2 million in 2022, the country expects a 25% increase in sales volume this year. “We […]
“Rwanda is the next big player in exotic fruit and vegetables”
“Rwanda is the next big player in exotic fruit and vegetables” “In the context of shifting international origins and markets for fresh produce, new players are emerging as alternative supply sources, such as Rwandan producers who significantly increased their export volumes in recent months. Seun Rasheed, CEO of Rwandan exporter Souk Farms, said: “Rwanda is […]
Favorable fruit pricing helps improve fresh produce performance
Favorable fruit pricing helps improve fresh produce performance “February produce performance results are in and deflation in fruit is improving demand. However, demand is not offsetting the loss in dollar sales from deflation. In addition, volume movement looks decent but dollars are down on the fruit side. Vegetables still look very similar compared to previous […]
The Scoop On Selling More Value-Added Potatoes
The Scoop On Selling More Value-Added Potatoes “There was a time when small potatoes were considered just that — small potatoes. Consumers’ “bigger is better” mentality meant that bite-sized spuds didn’t have a place on the retail shelf and were plowed under at the farm. Times have changed. Small is now a big selling point […]
PRESS RELEASE: EXPORT LAUNCHPAD UGANDA
Export Launchpad Uganda Opens Doors for Women-led SMEs to Global Markets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kampala, Uganda (March 16, 2023) – The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), TFO Canada, and the Uganda Export Promotion Board (UEPB) have launched the Export Launchpad Uganda program to provide women-led SMEs with the necessary tools and knowledge to expand […]
“Power of Seafood 2023” Offers In-Depth Look at Seafood Buying Habits
“Power of Seafood 2023” Offers In-Depth Look at Seafood Buying Habits “FMI – The Food Industry Association today released the Power of Seafood 2023 report, revealing seafood department sales totaled $16.2 billion in 2022, a 3.8% decrease over 2021 as inflation raised the prices of fresh and frozen seafood. The drop in sales reversed an upward trend that […]
Metro, Too Good To Go ink province-wide partnership
Metro, Too Good To Go ink province-wide partnership “Metro has expanded its partnership with Too Good To Go – an app that connects consumers to restaurants and stores that have surplus unsold food – across Ontario. The grocer first joined the platform in November 2022 with an initial rollout of 20 stores in the Greater Toronto Area. Since […]
Could African growers alleviate European food shortages?
Could African growers alleviate European food shortages? “Europe needs more fruit and vegetables. This means there might be an opportunity for Africa to step up production to fill the gap. While many experts and analysts attribute the shortage to poor weather conditions in southern Europe and North Africa, others argue that the problem of reduced […]
Industry Viewpoint: Treating buyers like consumers
Industry Viewpoint: Treating buyers like consumers “A common theme of meetings that I’ve been in recently is education — both for the end consumer and for category managers, buyers, and anyone new to the world of produce. It can be hard to wrap one’s head around the number of varieties, various seasons and countries of […]