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From rising ocean freight costs to weather-driven crop challenges, global market conditions continue to shape the food supply landscape. A strengthening El Niño is putting pressure on key commodities, including anchovies, tuna, pineapple, peppers, and artichokes, while adverse growing conditions are tightening availability of smaller caper varieties and lychees. Meanwhile, favorable weather in Spain is bringing a more optimistic outlook for green olives.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
