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The IMO and IPO that are relevant to Will Cavan and the AgriMundo podcast are industry-focused trade organizations for tropical fruit.




Based on industry reports and the organizations' missions, here is what they focus on:




🥭 International Mango Organization (IMO)




The IMO is a private, market-driven organization dedicated to coordinating and promoting the international mango industry. It primarily acts as a unified voice and resource for growers, importers, and distributors.




Key Mission & Activities:

• Market Intelligence and Data: 


They collect and distribute critical market data on mango supply volumes, movement (logistics), and consumption trends to help members make informed business decisions.





• Promotion and Education: 



The IMO works to increase mango consumption through public relations campaigns, trade show participation, and consumer education about the health benefits and uses of mangoes.




• Industry Standardization: They promote standards for quality, food safety, and handling (including post-harvest treatments like hot water treatment) to ensure a consistent, safe product is delivered globally.




• Advocacy: They represent the industry's interests in areas like trade policy, phytosanitary requirements, and customs issues that affect the cross-border movement of mangoes.




🍍 International Pineapple Organization (IPO)




Similar to the IMO, the IPO is focused on bringing together all segments of the pineapple sector, from the field to the consumer, across different forms of the product (fresh, cut, dehydrated, juice).




Key Mission & Activities:




• Supply Chain Collaboration: The IPO's main goal is to improve communication and cooperation across the entire pineapple supply chain to solve logistical bottlenecks and reduce waste.





• Innovation and Technology: They frequently organize industry forums and conferences (including virtual events) to discuss technological developments in farming, processing, packaging, and logistics



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• Market Strategy: They focus on developing global market strategies to expand the market for pineapples and pineapple products.




• Sustainability Focus: They address topics related to sustainability, helping members navigate challenges and implement best practices in environmental stewardship and social responsibility.




In essence, both organizations, under the direction of Will Cavan, serve as a central hub for data, quality control, and advocacy to ensure the stability and growth of the global mango and pineapple trades.
























While I do not have a specific, episode-by-episode breakdown of their 22-episode inaugural season, the recurring topics and expertise of the hosts suggest the show would cover areas such as:



🥭 Mango & 🍍 Pineapple Industry Focus




• Global Production & Supply: Detailed look at seasonal production from major exporting countries (like Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, and Thailand), including volume forecasts and varietal differences (e.g., Keitt, Tommy Atkins, Ataulfo mangoes).




• Market Dynamics & Pricing: 

Analysis of current global wholesale and retail market prices, demand trends in major importing regions (US, EU, China), and the impact of economic factors on the cost of tropical fruits.




• Logistics and Supply Chain: Discussions on the challenges of transporting highly perishable tropical fruit over long distances, including cold chain technology, port delays, and the role of major shipping companies.




• Pest, Disease, and Food Safety: Examining phytosanitary issues, such as the hot-water treatment process required for mangoes entering the U.S. and its impact on flavor, as well as new technologies like irradiation.




🌎 Broader Agricultural Themes



• Sustainability and Regenerative Practices: 


Given Clark Brandon's background in conservation, episodes likely focus on sustainable farming methods, water usage, and the environmental impact of large-scale tropical agriculture.




• Socio-Economic Issues: Potential coverage of labor practices, the role of small vs. large producers, and the economic challenges faced by growing regions, including the influence of organized crime on local supply chains (a topic Will Cavan has spoken about previously, particularly in Mexico).




• Technological Developments: Exploring new innovations in packaging, post-harvest handling, and farm technology to reduce waste and improve the efficiency of the tropical fruit industry.




In short, the podcast likely serves as a crucial resource for anyone involved in the tropical fruit industry, blending hard economic and logistical data with human and environmental stories from the producing regions.





























































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