Market Updates

At Schreiber Foods International, we’re committed to keeping our customers informed with timely market updates, industry insights, and global sourcing trends direct from our suppliers.

2026 Q3 Market Update

El Niño is expected to remain a major market driver over the coming months. The climate pattern typically causes drought across Pacific-growing regions and excessive rainfall in South America, creating uncertainty for crop yields. Because its strongest effects are often felt after it reaches peak intensity late in the year, commodities such as…

Previous updates

  • 2026 Q2 Market Update

    Tariffs Recent developments have introduced new uncertainty into the U.S. tariff landscape. In February, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers…

  • February 2026 Market Update

    Ramadan to Impact Production Schedules Across Key Manufacturing Regions Ramadan will be observed from February 17 through March 19 this year. During this time, many factories in observant…

  • December 2025 Market Update

    Tariffs have surged into the spotlight, appearing in headlines far more frequently than in years past. Until recently, tariff and duty rate updates were typically minor, arising only…

  • September 2025 Market Update

    Tariff Update: What You Need to Know Starting August 7, new tariff rules will take effect for all departing goods. For items sourced from the EU, any rate…

  • Pineapple Market Update

    As we move through 2025, the pineapple market is projected to remain firm with supply constraints impacting availability through the first half of the year. Here’s what you…

  • June 2025 Market Update

    Ocean Freight Rates Uncertainty continues to cloud the outlook for summer peak season importing, particularly in the ocean freight sector. In April, many U.S. importers halted shipments from…

  • May 2025 Tariff Update

    To our valued customers: You have heard about the trade dispute and new tariffs being applied to imports of every kind. Now in effect is a 10% additional…

  • April 2025 Market Update

    Coconut Worldwide supply of coconut remains tight due to the heavy rains and flooding caused by La Niña. These severe weather conditions have caused shortages of raw materials…

  • April 2025 Tariff Update

    I want to make you aware of how the Tariff increases announced on April 2, 2025 will affect us, and everyone downstream in our supply chain. Prices are…

  • December 2024 Market Update

    State of Worldwide Supply Chain Ocean freight rates continue to fluctuate, but have decreased since peak market rates during the summer. Factories in China will be closing for…

  • September 2024 Market Update

    Maraschino Cherry Crop Winds Down The Rainier, Imperial Wichita, and Prunus Avium varieties of cherries used to make Maraschino cherries have been harvested in the Pacific Northwest of…

  • July Saffron Market Update

    The Saffron Market continues to be very strong due to lack of global inventory. Severe droughts substantially hampered the 2023 Saffron harvest. The average annual harvest is estimated…

  • July 2024 Market Update

    Cherry Harvest Underway The cherry harvest in Europe and the Pacific Northwest of the United States is underway. Early indications are that the crop will be more bountiful…