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Colombian Flowers Take Center Stage on Valentine’s Day in the United States

February 28, 2024 ProColombia

Through a joint effort between ProColombia and the country’s business association, during 2023, Colombia reaffirmed its position as one of the leading world exporters of flowers, with total exports of USD $2,096 million, showing a growth of 2% compared to 2022, according to figures from the DANE (National Administrative Department of Statistics). The United States was consolidated as the main destination, with 79% of Colombian flower exports and a value of USD $1,661 million. …

Colombian Sugar Mangoes Are Now Available in the United States

May 25, 2023 ProColombia

The first time Colombian mangoes entered the US after obtaining access from APHIS was by the end of December 2022. Back then, it was the Keitt variety the one that entered the American territory; however, in the last few days, a new type of Colombian mango has reached multiple shelves across the US territory: the Sugar mango, a variety of juicy and extra-sweet fruit, with a flavor yet unknown to the locals’ palates. …