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Paraguay’s exports of chia seeds reached 84.3 thousand tons in 2025, up from 69.8 thousand tons in 2024. This is a remarkable achievement, as the weather conditions in 2025 were harsh. Towards the end of the growing season, rain and frost had severely damaged the crop. When in July last year the crop started coming … read more »
Operators in the chia market last week came back from SIAL with an interesting take away: chia seeds are increasingly scarce. Especially certified organic chia seeds are not easy to obtain, as some produce is contaminated with residues such as fosetyl and paraquat. According to buyers and sellers, organic chia seeds are now offered at … read more »
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 »
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 »