Peruvian ag exports rise 21 percent in first 9 months of 2024
Peruvian ag exports rise 21 percent in first 9 months of 2024 From January to September 2024, Peruvian agricultural exports (traditional and non-traditional) totaled $7.741 billion, which represented a growth of 21.4 percent compared to the $6.375 billion reported in the same period in 2023, according to Agraria, citing figures from the Agro-Exports Management of […]
“Shoppers want avocados and mangoes that are ripe and ready to eat”
“Shoppers want avocados and mangoes that are ripe and ready to eat” “By ripening our avocados and mangoes to perfection, we are building consumer trust in our products and driving demand for ripe produce,” says Paul Frowde, Managing Director, Mission Produce Europe and UK, that is focused on the sourcing, ripening and marketing of avocados […]
Quality issues impact papaya supply in North America
Quality issues impact papaya supply in North America Papaya supply is seeing some challenges throughout the industry at the moment. “We’re dealing with some quality issues because of weather in Mexico and it’s causing some choppiness in the market,” says Anthony Serafino of Exp Group, LLC, adding that the majority of the fruit in the […]
We Think These Will Be the Biggest Home Decor Trends in 2024
We Think These Will Be the Biggest Home Decor Trends in 2024 With the start of a fresh new year, it’s time to think about what trends will influence home decor in 2024. Any clues as to what’s currently trending? We’ll save you the suspense and cut to the chase. Get ready for a burst […]
The Dominican Republic: a logistics hub for tropical fruit
The Dominican Republic: a logistics hub for tropical fruit The Dominican Republic is becoming an increasingly important logistical hub for tropical fruit production destined for Europe. In the last few days, a delegation from the organisers of the Macfrut exhibition (Rimini, 6-8 May 2025) visited the country to meet with fruit and vegetable operators. Renzo […]
“European buyers turning to Ecuador again for more bananas”
“European buyers turning to Ecuador again for more bananas” The warmer and drier weather in many of the South American countries where bananas are grown has led to lower export volumes. Jorge Alex Serrano, from the exporter Jasafrut based in El Guabo, El Oro in Ecuador, says: “As a result buyers are again turning to […]
President-elect Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on all Mexico and Canada imports
President-elect Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on all Mexico and Canada imports Trump announced on his Truth Social platform his plan to impose a 25% tariff on all products coming into the United States from Mexico and Canada, “and it’s ridiculous Open Borders,” and an additional 10% tariff on China for not preventing “illegal […]
Canadian shippers feeling effects of weakening dollar
Canadian shippers feeling effects of weakening dollar Canadian wholesalers in some markets are particularly feeling the pinch of the low Canadian dollar, one that fell this week to its lowest level in just over four years. “It means there are high prices for us and it’s hard to move product,” says Mike Soufan with Freestone […]
Proposed 25% tariff on Mexican imports threatens U.S. produce
Proposed 25% tariff on Mexican imports threatens U.S. produce The United States relies heavily on imports for its fresh produce needs, sourcing approximately 60% of its fresh fruit and 40% of its fresh vegetables from abroad. Mexico stands as a principal supplier in this sector, contributing significantly to the U.S. market. Recent discussions around the […]