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Strong consumer demand props up tomato market
The pandemic effect on the tomato market may be good for everyone involved. Volume is up, but with consumer demand...
Cherry prices remain strong
A lighter cherry crop is leading to a stronger market not seen in several seasons. Through the end of July,...
Light supplies lead to potato market strength
Potato prices are on the rise as the 2019-20 season runs out. The new crop will become available throughout August...
Smartwash Solutions announces enhancements to Process Pro Data Live
SALINAS, CA (August 3, 2020) — SmartWash Solutions today announced the release of PPDL 2020, providing significant enhancements to Process...
Blackberry prices on the rise
Blackberry prices are rising as the Mexican season gives way to U.S. domestic supplies. Mexico volume compared vs USA...
Romaine regains consumer demand
Rising summer salad demand is strengthening romaine prices. Growers in Salinas and Santa Maria, CA, report good quality, and local...
Consumers warming to limes
Lime volume has been higher and steadier from May through July than the previous two years, and that’s leading to...
Kiwifruit prices return to normal levels
Kiwifruit volume and prices are returning to more normal levels after bad weather caused lighter supplies and a price spike....
U.S. banana average price up amid COVID-19
Overall retail pricing for bananas in the U.S. has increased 2 cents per pound in 2020 compared to the year...
Retail banana pricing is…bananas
Today’s Agtools Analysis is a topic that is near and dear to my heart: a detailed look at the banana...
Plums peak with higher volumes, steady prices
As the domestic plum season hits its peak in mid-July, retail volume is up with dollars flat. The latest retail...
Steep drop in price as cauliflower demand slows
Retail cauliflower sales have slowed compared to early in the pandemic, though sales continue to post double-digit year-over-year growth. In...
Celery supply returns to normal
Volume has shifted seasonally from Southern to Central California. VOLUME TOTAL, CELERY CONVENTIONAL FROM MAY 1ST THROUGH JULY 15TH When...
Steady onion market welcomes new crop
Onions continue to prove resilient as buyers start to see more volume from the 2020-21 season. Fresh crop supplies are...
Citrus exporters find hot U.S. market
Citrus exporters to the U.S. are finding a hot market this summer as retail demand has been explosive during the...
Watermelons see steady summer market
Having passed the Independence Day holiday, watermelon buyers should find plenty of local supply options. Supplies are still arriving from...
Pepper demand remains elevated
Bell pepper prices are significantly higher than last year as the crop transitions from Mexico and desert areas to Central...
Volume, prices both up for carrots
The national carrot market shows higher volume and pricing than the previous two years. While those two things don’t usually...
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