Export to Canada Newsletter June 2025
New fresh asparagus purchasing trends report released
New fresh asparagus purchasing trends report released The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) has released its 2025/2026 Fresh Asparagus Category Management Stats & Key Purchasing Trends Report. “This annual report provides the fresh asparagus industry at large with the information necessary to enhance asparagus sales. Within the report, the industry is equipped with statistics, trends, […]
Bangladesh mango exports falter despite strong production
Bangladesh mango exports falter despite strong production Despite producing approximately 2.4 million metric tons of mangoes in the 2024-25 season, Bangladesh’s mango exports have dropped sharply to just 1,321 tons, down nearly 60% from the previous year. This stark contrast between output and exports underscores critical systemic issues within the country’s fruit export value chain, […]
Brazil seeks to boost fruit exports
Brazil seeks to boost fruit exports Brazil maintains a prominent role in the agricultural commodities trade and emerges as the third-largest global fruit producer, trailing China and India. However, it ranks 23rd in the export of high-value-added fruits. Ahead of Brazil, in ascending order, are countries like Spain, China, and the Netherlands, according to data […]
“Too many vertical farms have been built on an unsustainable business model”
“Too many vertical farms have been built on an unsustainable business model” The early promise of vertical farming to reshape food systems has collided with harsh economic realities. While early ventures won headlines and high-profile investments, recent news revealed mounting losses, hampered by capital-intensive infrastructure, long payback periods, and limited product diversification. For Kirk Siderman-Wolter, […]
The real rise of the ‘Buy Canadian’ consumer
The real rise of the ‘Buy Canadian’ consumer New research from NIQ shows how trade tensions are reshaping shopper behaviour—and what it means for retailers and brands. With U.S. tariffs and political tensions still an ongoing concern, Canadian consumers are drawing a clear line—in the grocery aisle. New research from NIQ found that nearly half […]
Global port congestion only a few quarters away from pre-pandemic levels
Global port congestion only a few quarters away from pre-pandemic levels Globally, a pivotal shift in shipping dynamics can be witnessed. According to a recent Port Congestion Report, ports are quickly recovering from congestion with a 77.2 percent improvement since Q2, 2023 and global congestion now at just 0.36 days. Data suggests pre-pandemic “normal” levels […]
Peak volumes of Moroccan stone fruit arrive on the market
Peak volumes of Moroccan stone fruit arrive on the market The stone fruit season in Morocco is progressing, with the harvests in Taroudant and Marrakech gradually giving way to those in Meknes. Most of the national production is now concentrated in the Meknes/Saïss region, making it a good indicator of the state of the sector […]
Workshop related to ripening and ethylene management available for free online
Workshop related to ripening and ethylene management available for free online The University of California Postharvest Research and Extension Center has long served the produce industry with recurring workshops on ripening and ethylene management. “These workshops emphasize practical, science-based strategies for improving the handling and ripening of fresh produce,” says Irwin R. Donis-González, Associate Professor […]