Mexico’s citrus forecast to rise in 2018/19

Mexico’s citrus forecast to rise in 2018/19
Mexico’s citrus crop is production in Mexico is expected to rise in 2018/19, thanks to excellent weather conditions and improved productivity. The country’s orange and lime harvest is predicted to […]
Thu 28/02/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Mexico’s citrus crop up 3% in 2018/19

Mexico’s citrus crop up 3% in 2018/19
Citrus production in Mexico is expected to increase in 2018/19 thanks to optimal weather conditions and improved yields. Fresh orange and lime production is forecast to continue to grow. Due […]
Thu 21/02/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Mexico’s berry exports reach US$2.1 billion

Mexico’s berry exports reach US$2.1 billion
Berries occupy third place in the agricultural exports of Mexico, only after avocado and beer, generating US$2.1 billion and 350,000 direct jobs. The sector is working on a collective brand, […]
Tue 29/01/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Strikes bring Mexico’s avocado capital to standstill

Strikes bring Mexico’s avocado capital to standstill
Michoacán’s avocado producers unhappy with the low prices have blocked roads, stopping the cultivation and exports of the fruit. They are demanding a raise in prices, following the sharp fall […]
Wed 07/11/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Slowdown of expansion of Mexican protected agriculture

Slowdown of expansion of Mexican protected agriculture
Mexico’s tomato production is expected to remain stable in 2018/19 at 3.4 million tons. However, there has been a shift in recent years from open field production to higher-yielding protected […]
Thu 14/06/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Avocados continue to win over ever more Chinese consumers

Avocados continue to win over ever more Chinese consumers
China’s avocado imports jumped by about 50% from 2010 to 2016. Data from Chinese Customs indicates that the country imported 25,000 tons of avocado in 2016, a 57% year-on-year growth […]
Thu 01/02/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Mexico’s grapefruit exports boosted by European demand

Mexico’s grapefruit exports boosted by European demand
Mexico’s grapefruit exports for 2017/18 are expected to rise to 20,000 tons due to higher demand. Europe’s demand is stronger and offers better prices than the US market. Around 84% […]
Tue 02/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Mexico’s lemon and lime production up slightly

Mexico’s lemon and lime production up slightly
Although they are not yet officially confirmed, estimates for the 2017/18 production of Key limes and Persian limes are for a yield of 2.5 million tons. This is thanks to […]
Tue 26/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Mexico’s orange harvest slightly down in 2017/18

Mexico’s orange harvest slightly down in 2017/18
Mexico’s orange harvest is predicted to fall slightly to 4.6 million tons in 2017/18.  Although weather conditions and rainfall might still affect overall production, producers are expecting good quality and […]
Tue 26/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

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