The pesticide use in the world increased between 2000 and 2021 by 62%, reaching 3.5 million tons in 2021, according to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Major companies producing a wide range of chemicals to protect agricultural crops from pests, diseases
Mexican chili exports in 2023 were US$1.101 billion, a growth of 7.3% over the previous year. Mexico has been a major exporter of chili peppers and chili-related products. Mexico is known for its diversity of chiles, ranging from mild to extremely hot. Among the most exported chiles are
Berry exports from Mexico grew at a year-on-year rate of 4.8% in 2023, to US$2.653 billion, according to data from Mexico’s National Customs Agency (ANAM). What are berries? Small, pulpy and often colorful fruits that are usually edible. Measured in volume, these external sales were 295,600 tons, an
Red tomato exports from Mexico totaled US$2.189 billion in 2023, up 2.1% year-on-year. Measured in volume, growth was 1.0%, to 1,798,100 tons, according to ANAM data. The red tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a fruit belonging to the Solanaceae family, but is often consumed and culinary treated as a
Avocado exports from Mexico recorded a 4.5% year-on-year drop in 2023, to US$3.202 billion, according to data from Mexico’s National Customs Agency (ANAM). Mexico is the world’s leading exporter of avocados and has experienced significant growth in avocado exports in recent decades. In terms of volume, external sales
More than 1,500 refugee and migrant workers from Central American and Caribbean countries have gained formal employment at OXXO stores since 2019, according to a World Bank report. OXXO is a convenience store chain that originated in Mexico. Typically, regionally, refugees are people who have fled their home