Fair trade can shake things up in a positive way, across the supply chain

Mexican avocado grower-exporter Grupo Los Cerritos made headlines in 2023 — not for the many problems that plague the country’s avocado growers, but rather for winning a regional sustainability recognition for the fourth time in a row. The award added to a swath of certifications that Grupo Los Cerritos, based in Ciudad Guzmán, a small, […]

Mexico stakes claim as No. 2 exporter of lemons and limes, led by US, Netherlands and UK

At the end of 2023, Mexico ratified its position as the world’s second-largest producer and exporter of lemons and limes, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The progressive increase in cultivation, phytosanitary reputation, and the work of producers made it possible to meet high domestic and international demand throughout the year, with […]

Could Mexico present big opportunity for UK, emerging export markets?

Mexican growers can benefit from huge, untapped potential in markets from Asia-Pacific to the Middle East and Europe as well as increasing demand for fresh fruits and vegetables by looking beyond traditional export destinations, delegates to the inaugural IFPA Mexico Conference. Despite being traditionally focused on the neighboring U.S. market, Mexico can realize greater export sales […]