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Imports pressure U.S. winter strawberry markets

U.S. blueberry growers have made a loud case that imports threaten their existence. Last month, a handful of domestic blueberry...

4 years ago 6 minute read

Mexican blueberries gain U.S. market share

Seeing how 2021 is being billed as the year of the fruits and vegetables, it is only fitting that we...

4 years ago 5 minute read

A look ahead to the winter iceberg lettuce market

The pandemic in 2020 disrupted retail and foodservice demand for lettuce, and that will affect plantings in 2021. A look...

4 years ago 2 minute read

The numbers behind avocados’ record 2020

As the end of the year 2020 grows closer, the numbers for avocado consumption keep growing. In a year that...

4 years ago 5 minute read

A look ahead to the winter onion market

There has been nothing steady about 2020 when it comes to produce, and onions were not immune to the pandemic...

4 years ago 3 minute read

What to expect in the banana market in 2021

An analysis of the banana market in 2020 show several volume spikes in the spring as retail adjusted to changing...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Strawberries in 2020 are a tale of supply and demand, not pandemic

The national strawberry market in 2020 appears to have been influenced much more by traditional factors, such as weather and...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Canada gets in on U.S. potato demand

One thing is usually consistent in an election year. Whatever party loses, some voters threaten to move to Canada for...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Tomato prices rise, showing signs for strong Q4

The tomato industry has weathered the pandemic well, and this fall, both volume and prices are higher than the past...

4 years ago 3 minute read

The data behind the orange’s amazing 2020

Oranges have seen unprecedented success with strong consumer demand at retail during the pandemic. Below are some charts and data...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Mexico takes larger share of U.S. bell pepper market in 2020

Despite the turbulence in the economy this year, the bell pepper continues to be a strong crop in multiple regions....

5 years ago 4 minute read

Imported asparagus prices gain strength

Asparagus prices are rising with volumes lower than the past several seasons. Supplies are available from Peru and Mexico, and...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Cilantro prices on the rise

Cilantro has seen a normal summer end with prices rising thanks to turbulent California weather. The heat waves that have...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Mexico props up bell pepper market

Somewhere in Mexico there has to be a billboard that says, Bienvenido a la tierra de los pimientos. Welcome to...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Broccoli sees price spike

Broccoli prices are on the rise thanks to heatwaves and wildfires limiting volume, but otherwise, the vegetable is having a...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Lower apple prices at harvest time

Apple prices are lower at the start of the season, despite lighter volume than last year at this point. F.O.B....

5 years ago 3 minute read

Lettuce market keeps rising above the challenges

If life were simply a video game, I think we might be able to come to a consensus to hit...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Raspberry prices rising again

Berries have seen great consumer demand this summer, and raspberries are no exception. Volumes have been up over previous years,...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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