Less juice in the current squeeze — a timely reminder about fruit and finance
In my many years working for global farmers—with the twofold aim of generating real income to build sustainable systems of selling and pleasing consumers with flavor-filled offerings—I’ve heard a lot about the value of the dollar. As a global traveler, I’ve often enjoyed the benefit of its strength. But in my work with organic commodities,...
A timely lesson in the flowers…..
By now, we all know that during any mango season, the weeks between when the trees flower and when they begin to set fruit and formation are critical in determining crop outlooks. For the Mexican season, this window runs from now through early January, with particular emphasis on those first weeks of January—when harsh weather and the infamous La Ventosa winds are most likely....