Category: Bulletin

Roland Foods Updates Global News FREIGHT RATES Ocean freight spot rates from Asia continue to stay at record high levels as import demands remain historically steep. Recently, importers have seen capacity disruptions due to heavy congestion across the entire Trans-Pacific network, as carriers have hit their max-capacity ceiling and can…

Roland Foods Updates Global News Euro vs USD Roland Foods’ item portfolio includes a vast assortment of products from Europe. Since the start of the pandemic, the Euro has appreciated 12% vs. the USD. With the potential passage of the Biden Administration’s Covid-19 $1.9 trillion stimulus package, along with other…

Roland Foods Updates Global News Tariffs European Tariff In October 2019, the World Trade Organization (WTO) authorized a 25% tariff to be applied to $7.5 billion worth of various goods imported into the United States from Europe. The tariff was related to a longstanding trade dispute between U.S. airplane manufacturer,…

Roland Foods Updates Coronavirus The Coronavirus continues to spread rapidly, affecting every corner of the world. Governments worldwide have ceased air travel, locked down communities and urged citizens to stay at home. While the outlook of Covid-19 is uncertain, our supply chains remain open and our inventory positions strong. We…

Roland Foods Updates Coronavirus The Novel Coronavirus 2019-nCoV, also known as Covid-19, has continued to spread throughout China, Italy, and many other countries, impacting business operations across the globe. Since the beginning of the outbreak, Roland Foods has been monitoring the spread of the virus and working hard to assess…

Global News Tariffs European Tariff As of 10/18/19, the World Trade Organization (WTO) authorized a 25% tariff to be applied to $7.5 billion worth of various goods imported into the United States from Europe. The tariff is related to a longstanding trade dispute between U.S. airplane manufacturer, Boeing, and French…