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It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without Logistics

Enterra Insights

Ricaurte notes, “Every February, shoppers depend on farmers in Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica for a universal token of love and affection – fresh cut flowers.” 4] Keith Loria, “ Valentine’s Day candy goes beyond the heart-shaped box ,” Food Dive , 14 February 2017. [5]

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Why Counterfeiting Is So Dangerous

Shipchain

It’s a huge issue in shipping and logistics, but it certainly doesn’t stop there. In reality, counterfeiting is incredibly dangerous, especially when you wase into the waters of counterfeited food, drinks, and medication. . Recently, 19 American tourists visiting Costa Rica passed away while visiting the area.

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Valentine’s Day 2019

Enterra Insights

Valentine flowers are primarily grown by farmers in Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica. Cocoa needs to be turned into all kinds of chocolates, get boxed, shipped, and placed on shelves. Much of the cocoa used to make Valentine chocolates comes from growers in West Africa.

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The Journey of One Banana! A Supply Chain in Motion! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Realizing the lack of effort my brother had to exert in order to receive his food, began the engine to a frantic thought process. The majority of banana export comes from 3 countries, which top the list for 2016: Ecuador, Guatemala and Costa Rica. shipping, trucking and refrigeration?—?contributes you’re chopping up?