Wholesum Inaugurates Newly Renovated Greenhouses in Culiacan, Mexico

December 23, 2020 Wholesum

Wholesum, Fair Trade certified growers and shippers of organic produce, inaugurated its newly renovated tomato greenhouses at Wholesum Farms Pacific. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Wednesday, December 9th in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico.

Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on US Trade Rep. Announcement on Mexico’s Trade Practices

After today’s announcement from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on the administration’s plan to address the threat posed by unfair trade practices and increased foreign imports, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried issued the following statement.

Where Are Mexico’s Strawberries Going to Go?

June 1, 2020 Gro Intelligence

The wholesale price of strawberries in Mexico, for instance, has climbed sharply this spring, but it started rising in February, well before the coronavirus really became a major issue in the country.

In Mexico, Avocados Bring Income — and Threats From Cartels

October 25, 2019 Associated Press

The region’s avocado boom, fueled by soaring U.S. consumption, has raised parts of western Mexico out of poverty in just 10 years. But the scent of money has drawn gangs and hyper-violent cartels that have hung bodies from bridges and cowed police forces, and the rising violence is threatening the newfound prosperity.

Mexico Drought is Taking its Toll On Limes

August 27, 2019 Maglio Companies

Mexico is experiencing a drought that is lasting longer than most expected it and it is causing long term effects on trees and lime supply. Currently, 70% of the harvest is being dumped because the limes are damaged, turning brown and are strong quality.