Just in Time for Valentine’s Day, Trade Dispute with Colombia Threatens Flower Imports

But romantics may be spared from becoming victims of a trade dispute. The White House declared victory, saying that Colombia had reversed itself and agreed to allow the flights to land, backing down just hours after Trump threatened to impose visa restrictions in addition to the steep tariffs on its longtime ally in South America.

Salix Fruits Hires Andy Froggatt as Country Manager for South Africa

February 4, 2025 Salix

With extensive experience in the international fruit sales and procurement environment spanning over 30 years, Andy Froggatt comes to Salix Fruits, within the framework of the company’s continuous global expansion.

Trump Pauses Mexico Tariffs for 1 Month After Agreement on Border Troops

President Donald Trump said he is pausing for one month his new 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico after that country’s president agreed to immediately send 10,000 soldiers to the U.S. border to prevent drug trafficking from Mexico.

Countdown to Convening Cocoa Sector Leaders for WCF Partnership Meeting

The cocoa sector faces formidable challenges: climate change, disease, declining productivity, evolving regulation, supply deficits and market volatility. Against this backdrop, the WCF Partnership Meeting will highlight the pressing need for sustainable practices to develop resilience—both individual and collective—and ensure the future of cocoa farming and the broader industry.

International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) And United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) Announce Tentative Agreement On New Six-Year Master Contract

The two sides agreed to continue to operate under the current contract until the union can meet with its full Wage Scale Committee and schedule a ratification vote, and USMX members can ratify the terms of the final contract.