With the exception of rains that hit Colima state in Mexico during May, the lime-growing season is normal and going well, according to Luis Gudino, CEO of SiCar Farms. “Our only concern is that, in the first two weeks of August, we may see a decrease in volume. The May rains were late, which means the blooms were delayed as well.” Gudino predicts a slight decrease in the production of limes for this year.SiCar Farms primarily grows and harvests its limes in the Mexican state of Colima, close to Tecomán. Their main competitors are lime growers in other Mexican states, such as Oaxaca, Puebla, Michoacan, Jalisco, and Tabasco, Veracruz.
Lime prices are the same as they were in 2015 and holding stable, according to Gudino. The company’s expectations for a good harvest of medium-sized limes looks good, he says.
The main markets for SiCar limes are in the U.S. and in Canada; consumption seems to be going up in each market. SiCar continues selling the same products, but has added a bottled lime juice suitable for use in guacamole and on seafood.
Gudino says that weather continues to be the biggest challenge for the lime crop and harvest.
For more information
Luis Gudino, CEO
Sicar Farms
Tel: (956) 581-6080