Tag Archives: Pricing

Coconut: Supply Has Improved, but Prices Remain High

Posted on November 7, 2011 by foodblog

Coconut supply has improved in Thailand during the past 6 months but the prices are still high. We had reported earlier that a killer beetle infestation had destroyed close to 40% of the coconut trees, thus forcing coconut processors to … Continue reading →

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Jasmine Rice: New Government Plan May Increase Price Volatility on Exports

Posted on November 7, 2011 by foodblog

Despite strong public opposition, the Thai government finally managed to implement its rice mortgage scheme on October 7, 2011. The new prime minister promised rice farmers this intervention program during the election campaign. Farmers are now able to mortgage their … Continue reading →

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Mandarin Oranges: Prices to Stay Strong Until New Crop

Posted on June 6, 2011 by foodblog

Mandarin Oranges are a once-a-year crop, now typically only available from China.  About 10 years ago many canned Mandarin Oranges were imported from Spain; they still process them there primarily for European consumption, but the Chinese cost is significantly lower … Continue reading →

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Tuna: Market Update

Posted on April 4, 2011 by foodblog

All grades are extremely short in supply, and very expensive.  Fishing has not been good for several months now, and many fishing vessels that were operated out of Japan’s damaged coast have been destroyed. Skipjack prices are at historic highs. … Continue reading →

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