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Grapes endure pandemic struggle

Pandemic shopping trends have hit grapes harder than many commodities. Volumes have been down since the start of spring, which...

5 years ago 3 minute read

In an insane year, eggplant strolls along

In 19th-century Egypt, insanity was said to be “more common and more violent” when eggplant was in season. If that...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Retailers holding spinach prices down

Spinach volume has been on a steady rise the past half-decade, and it continues this summer. F.O.B. prices are seeing...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Mushrooms see mad level of summer demand

Consumer demand has kept mushroom prices higher than usual, even with more than double the volume in the market this...

5 years ago 2 minute read

With demand still high, lemon prices stabilize

Citrus demand has been huge during the pandemic, including lemons. But prices have stabilized in the past month to a...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Kale market steady but not as trendy

This summer’s kale volume has been steady, as has pricing, but it has failed to live up to 2018, when...

5 years ago 3 minute read

No slowing down strawberries

Strawberries have ridden strong consumer demand to overcome market challenges all year, so why let a little fire get in...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Radish demand slowly builds

Summer tends to be the slow time for radishes, but 2020 has been another strong volume year, building on increasing...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Idaho potatoes’ dominance in charts

All apologies to Forrest Gump’s momma, but if life were like a bag of Idaho potatoes, we would always know...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Romaine remains a salad star

The romaine lettuce market has had some external challenges the past few years from FDA advisories and recalls to restaurants...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Summer of mango rolls on

Mangos continue to have a strong summer with volumes up over previous years and prices showing no weakness. Consumer demand...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Pineapple market disaster continues

Many fruits and vegetables are seeing strong demand and healthy markets, but pineapples are one item that continues to suffer....

5 years ago 3 minute read

Volatile cucumber market sees big volume

Consumer demand for cucumbers remains high as evidenced by the significant volume growth this year compared to prior years. F.O.B....

5 years ago 3 minute read

Potato prices are rising

Potato prices are rising as last year’s crop finishes from storage and the new crop gets higher volume into the...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Blueberries present a retail bargain

Blueberries rebounded from early summer weather trouble, and now supplies are plentiful, with the Pacific Northwest as the main growing...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Avocado market enjoys strong volumes

The avocado market has seen steady prices and good volume in the second quarter compared to a roller coaster first...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Higher Brussels sprout volume finds strong demand

Brussels sprouts’ volume is up significantly from last year, but prices have shown no weakness. F.O.B.s have been higher than...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Sweet corn prices settle down

Sweet corn volume continues to struggle to reach levels of past seasons, but prices have stabilized as more areas produce...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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