The Briefing
- Peru's minister of trade confirmed Tuesday that mango flowering on the country's northern coast has nearly ceased, putting the 2026–2027 harvest in crisis.
- APEM projects a 39.57% drop in fresh mango exports this season — from 223,686 to just 135,182 tons — while some growers warn the actual decline could reach 60%.
- The United States, Peru's largest single mango market, faces tightening supply and rising retail prices heading into the holiday season.