2024 tariff adjustments for agricultural commodities
2024 tariff adjustments for agricultural commodities “On December 26, 2023, Korea issued its flexible tariff Adjustment and Tariff Rate Quota list for certain agricultural, forestry and fishery products for calendar year (CY) 2024. Flexible tariffs, which include tariff rate quotas (TRQs) and adjustment duties, are utilized by the Korean government to stabilize consumer prices and […]
“We have been exporting 2/3 containers per week from Tanzania, but have orders for up to 7 containers per week from April”
“We have been exporting 2/3 containers per week from Tanzania, but have orders for up to 7 containers per week from April” “The avocado industry in Tanzania is still developing but volumes are increasing each year. Grower and exporter Afrocado is growing avocados on 150 hectares as well as sourcing from other growers. “We have […]
We are seeing an impressive demand for such an eccentric product
We are seeing an impressive demand for such an eccentric product “The kumquat harvest is currently in full swing in the Axarquía region, in southern Spain, where Mathias and Tinna, who are managing the biodynamic project Giallo Royal, were pioneers in the cultivation of this fruit. “Kumquat is a bit of an eccentric product, and […]
“We see quality as the most important factor to create customer loyalty”
“We see quality as the most important factor to create customer loyalty” “3F Exotics have been exporting Thai exotic fruit and vegetables to markets around the world for many years. Some of the main vegetable exports are lemongrass, durian and Nam Dok Mai mango, whose main markets are in Europe. “Most of our range of […]
Why drought on the prairies is making steak more expensive
Why drought on the prairies is making steak more expensive “While inflation is starting to moderate in a number of food categories, the drought factor means beef prices are not Ask John Wildenborg if he thinks Canadians will be paying more for steak during future barbecue seasons, and the owner of Calgary specialty butcher shop Master Meats doesn’t hesitate. […]
The outlook for Canada’s vertical farm sector
The outlook for Canada’s vertical farm sector “As global hype wanes and struggles come to light, what does the future hold for vertical farming? They were hailed as the next big thing in food: indoor vertical farms growing year-round crops using significantly less water, land and energy than farms in the great outdoors. Not only […]
From boomers to zoomers, times they are a-changin’
From boomers to zoomers, times they are a-changin’ “Millennials and gen Z are driving a transformative shift towards more diverse, sustainable and technology-driven food offerings Millennials now outnumber boomers in our country, as per Statistics Canada. As of July 1, 2023, the millennial generation (born between 1981 and 1996) has surpassed the baby boomer generation (born […]
Growing the appetite for the Fairtrade banana category
Growing the appetite for the Fairtrade banana category “The appetite for Fairtrade bananas continues to grow in Canada. As Fairtrade America and Fairtrade Canada recently reported, over the past six years, Fairtrade banana volumes have increased in the past six years by 466 percent in Canada (compared to 15 percent in the United States). It’s […]
Innovation is boosting growth in the spreads category
Innovation is boosting growth in the spreads category “From elevated breakfast staples to gourmet delights and global-inspired fare, here’s the sweet on spreads Once defined by basic offerings and specific occasions, the spreads category is being transformed as consumers seek better-for-you and on-the-go snacking options, as well as global flavours and products capable of elevating […]