Persian Lime: From a decorative element to an indispensable food
In the Hispanic market, the per capita consumption of lime is 7.2 kg per year, unlike the world average, which according to FAO, is 2...
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- Jan 30
- 1 min
Lettuce by the numbers
Domestic iceberg lettuce volume was down in 2022, and while Mexico increased its shipments to the U.S., it wasn’t enough to keep prices...
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Paola Ochoa
- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
Sweet Potato: A Special Guest for the Holidays
The sweet potato is part of the traditional diet of all Hispanics and can be eaten with or without the skin, baked, roasted, boiled, or...
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Juanita Gaglio
- Nov 16, 2022
- 1 min
Sweet potatoes by the numbers
Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons are the biggest for sweet potatoes, where demand and volume are the highest of the year. While...
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Juanita Gaglio
- Oct 19, 2022
- 1 min
The pumpkin market by the numbers
There’s no better symbol for autumn than the fresh pumpkin. Consumers typically have no problem finding them, whether they’re in the...
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Juanita Gaglio
- Sep 29, 2022
- 1 min
Apples by the numbers
The U.S. is the world’s second largest apple producer, and its citizens consume more apples than any other fruit but one. The apple...
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Paola Ochoa
- Sep 12, 2022
- 1 min
Tropical Fruits: Queens of Social Media
Although they used to be available only at certain times or seasons, nowadays tropical fruits can be enjoyed all year round and thus take...
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Juanita Gaglio
- Aug 22, 2022
- 1 min
Inside the mushroom business
Mushrooms have seen modest growth the past few years, as they’ve been recognized for their culinary options and health benefits. More...
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Juanita Gaglio
- Aug 9, 2022
- 1 min
Inside bell peppers’ growth
Bell pepper volume in the U.S. grew 12 percent in 2021 from the previous year, with Mexico supplying nearly two-thirds of that. Canada...
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Paola Ochoa
- Jul 28, 2022
- 1 min
Is eating grapes the same as exercising?
Grapes are one of the first crops grown by humans for consumption. This crop had a profound value for ancient people: it marked the...
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Juanita Gaglio
- Jun 27, 2022
- 1 min
Inside papayas’ growth
The volume of papayas shipped to the U.S. grew by 20 percent from 2020 to 2021, and it’s reflected in growing levels of consumption from...
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Paola Ochoa
- May 30, 2022
- 1 min
Onion: A Global Ingredient and Plant Insulin
The first consumption of onion dates to more than 5,000 years ago, in the Middle Ages. It was so highly valued that it functioned as a...
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Juanita Gaglio
- Apr 24, 2022
- 1 min
A look at rising demand for asparagus
Asparagus volume in the U.S. rose 25 percent from 2020 to 2021, with nearly two-thirds coming from Mexico and almost one-third from Peru....
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Paola Ochoa
- Mar 24, 2022
- 1 min
The Potato: From Garden Ornament to Main Food in Our Diet
To learn a little about this tuber, let’s go to its origins. The first potato crops originated some 6,000 to 10,000 years ago, just north...
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Paola Ochoa
- Feb 17, 2022
- 1 min
What is the Cost of Suspending Mexican Avocado Exports?
Avocado trading has been experiencing difficult times over the past few days due to the suspension of imports from Mexico. The order came...
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Paola Ochoa
- Jan 10, 2022
- 1 min
Cilantro: Do You Hate it or Love it?
Cilantro is the most widely used aromatic herb globally, especially in Latin America, China, and India. It is believed to come from the...
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Paola Ochoa
- Jan 3, 2022
- 1 min
Can You Imagine A Purple Carrot?
The carrot first appeared in Central Asia, spreading its cultivation to Europe and the rest of the world. Initially, the variety of this...
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Paola Ochoa
- Dec 1, 2021
- 1 min
Bell Peppers, the kings of flavor and vitamin C
Peppers were domesticated approximately 6,000 years ago in Mesoamerica. Its history is closely related to the Aztec Empire and,...
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Paola Ochoa
- Aug 26, 2021
- 1 min
The Path of Fruits and Vegetables During 2021
Although this year has been a little easier to bear than last year following the coronavirus outbreak that appeared in China in December...
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Paola Ochoa
- Jul 23, 2021
- 1 min
Cantaloupe, a Low-Calorie Superfood
Cantaloupe has been cultivated for more than 4,000 years in various parts of the world. The Greeks were already growing it before the...
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