"In Europe, Brazil still has some presence, even though at this time in previous years there was almost no Brazilian fruit. This is one of the factors that have been negatively affecting prices," points out Carlos.
Mexican lime producers have yet to see how the hurricane and rainfall season will develop, which is only just starting and can lead to very quick changes in the market.
"Up until early September, hurricanes and rains will determine the quality and volume of supply," states Carlos.
More ethical, more competitive
"The GLOBALG.A.P certification has already become indispensable; nowadays, you can't find any customers without it, and the next step is the SMETA social and ethical audit, which will also become indispensable in the future."
The Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA), which Exquisita will be subject to in July, is an audit procedure which examines ethical trade and business practices that are socially responsible and which serve to protect the environment and the rights of workers.
"The certification will help us reach a better position, mainly in the Scandinavian retail market. It is something very few exporters have and which can be seen as a competitive advantage," he concludes.