Mercadero is a trade and business facilitation company in the food sector. We are specialists in differentiated markets such as organic, fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance and in emerging foods such as quinoa, chia and coconut sugar. 
Our mission is to create strong, sustainable value chains, together with you, our clients.
Join us in making this world a better place, generating lasting benefits for producers, exporters, importers and consumers.

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Food market insights

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Blog, news and insights

  • Few Peruvian quinoa exporters at Biofach Only three Peruvian quinoa exporters had booked a booth a the Biofach trade fair last month. This is a stark difference with the dominant presence of Peruvian quinoa in previous years, as the country is one of the two main suppliers of quinoa to global markets – the other … read more »

  • Strong competition for shelf space in supermarkets

    The search for added value Exporters from Asia, Latin-America and Africa have often asked my help in introducing their finished, retail-packed food product to the European market. They argue that manufacturers of the finished product earn a much higher margin than suppliers of raw materials. As a facilitator of trade into Europe, I would like … read more »

  • Many factors influence the availability of Indian mangoes for exports, whether as fresh produce or mango puree. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has a strong effect on the sector as well. The report below provides you with insights on the ongoing mango harvest season, the processing capacity and on issues of distribution. Over the last … read more »

  • My client CBI just published this study on COVID-19 in grains, pulses and oilseeds, which I wrote. The short report contains 12 steps for companies to follow in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It distinguishes between the immediate response and adapting to ‘the new normal’. I hope it comes in time and proves useful. Let … read more »