Port Houston approved for cold treatment
Port Houston approved for cold treatment The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has approved Port Houston’s handling of cold treatment cargo. This gives the leader of the Texas, Houston Ship Channel the ability to receive and manage shipments that underwent the cold treatment process while in transit. Cold […]
The growing market for Peruvian frozen fruits
The growing market for Peruvian frozen fruits Last week, Peru’s Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, Angel Manero, confirmed that the country is preparing to export frozen fruit to the Asian market. Avocados, blueberries, and mangos will lead the Peruvian frozen offerings, which are set to debut in food services, hotels, and supermarkets. For more […]
Low mango supply could push pricing up
Low mango supply could push pricing up The supply of mangoes in Canada is still low. “It’s about 40-50 percent of the usual crop,” says Giorgio Ceciarelli of GC Imports. Right now mangoes are coming from Mexico, which is finishing what he calls the ‘second stage’ of the season. That is production in the south […]
Inflation falls to 2.7% in June, driven by slower growth in gas prices: StatCan
Inflation falls to 2.7% in June, driven by slower growth in gas prices: StatCan Economists say an unexpected dip in the national inflation rate bodes well for the prospects of the Bank of Canada making a second straight cut to its benchmark interest rate when it meets later this month. Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 2.7% in June, down from the 2.9% […]
SA Citrus Association CEO speaks up against EU citrus trade regulation
SA Citrus Association CEO speaks up against EU citrus trade regulation South Africa’s Citrus Growers Association CEO, Justin Chadwick, has spoken up against the new plant health regulations imposed by the European Union on South African citrus. Last week, South Africa’s government requested the establishment of two dispute panels to review measures set by the European […]
Agronometrics in Charts: Drought delays Jalisco avocado harvest
Agronometrics in Charts: Drought delays Jalisco avocado harvest In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Interviews’ series, Agronometrics studies the state of the Jalisco avocado season. The series is based on interviews with esteemed professionals from the industry, focusing on a specific origin or topic visualizing the market factors that are driving change. The recent […]
North American avocado exports recover
North American avocado exports recover Avobook’s week 27 report noted a significant recovery in North American avocado exports, with Mexico regaining its usual dominant position, accounting for 40% of the region’s shipments. The nation is followed by the state of California with a 35% share of the market. In Peru’s case, the country increased its […]
Michoacán suspension reshapes U.S. avocado market
Michoacán suspension reshapes U.S. avocado market Specialized intelligence company Avobook recently posted its Week 26 report, revealing some of the unexpected consequences of the temporary halt in avocado exports from Michoacán on the global market. “California rose to 45% share, while Peru and Colombia rushed to fill part of the gap, with more shipments,” the report said. […]
CBSA poised to increase forced labour enforcement
On the face of it solar panels have very little to do with cotton tee shirts. One couldn’t imagine, in fact, any two products that have less in common. That being said, they have one thing in common and that is that they often contain raw materials that may be traced to a region in […]