Record imports, scarce labor, and a refried bean renaissance/
A Central American deep dive

Alejandro on New World Trading

“I started New World Trading in 2023 with the objective of capitalising on my more than ten years of experience working in the dry bean market – first as a buyer for an important company in Costa Rica, and then working in the US dry bean industry. I'm focused on the markets I know well, so our main products are dry beans and other pulses in the Americas, but we are also expanding to different markets in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Our strongest market is Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. We try to cover all dry bean types, origins, and markets.”

The second Central American bean harvest

“In Central America the second crop has been harvested, and you could say it's average to a little bit below average. The second crop is key because it sets seed availability for the third crop, which is the largest of the three. The influx of beans has brought some relief to the markets that were under supplied and it has increased seed availability. It all sets a good tone for the third crop which is harvested in February/March and will be seeded next month.”