Timing is becoming clearer, and the general start dates for hot water bath packhouses in Oaxaca have shifted slightly. The majority of packhouses are now slated to open in the last week of January, with a few—typically two that historically start early—opening the week prior. I will offer more detail toward the end of this…
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The trend days are here, and I’ll be honest—I really enjoy this end-of-year moment of predictions. Preparing for a new year, and in my case a new mango season, means trying to understand what’s coming, not as certainty but as direction. Trends help anticipate change and identify opportunity. They inspire and offer strategic guidance based…
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A year ago, most of us were pointing to global flavor trends, pricing pressure, or convenience as the forces shaping what came next. As people now reflect on 2025, many are understandably highlighting what moved, what sold, and what “worked” based on the realities as opposed to predictions. I can generally get behind the positive…
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