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Bringing some clarity on the Trump tariffs for agriculture 

The 25 percent tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada have been paused until early March, but that still leaves...

2 months ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day demand reshape produce prices

President Trump put tariffs on a temporary 30-day hold last week for Mexico and Canada after leaders agreed to send...

2 months ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – February 7, 2025 

The Produce Reporter’s Week in Review shifts to written format after the departure of my video partner, Pamela Riemenschneider. If...

2 months ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets brace for pain as Trump kicks off trade wars

The matchup of a lifetime is brewing, and it isn’t the Chiefs vs. the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. Over...

2 months ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: CA goes from fires to flood threat

After weeks of high winds and devastating wildfires, Southern California saw much-needed rain over the weekend. The rain provided relief...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Procacci Brothers’ president announces retirement

PHILADELPHIA, PA – January 24, 2024 – Procacci Brothers BB #:104174, a leader in the produce industry, announces the retirement...

2 months ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: East Coast strike averted, but markets face new challenges

Good news! The ILA port strike on the East Coast is averted as union members and shippers reach a tentative...

3 months ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Snow, ice, and a port strike cloud Week #1

Post-holiday demand hangover and stable supply send the ProduceIQ Index plummeting. Average prices are down -9 percent over the previous...

3 months ago 4 minute read

Produce stars in NY Times 2025 food trend predictions

Everyone runs food trend stories for a new year, and we’re no different. Blue Book, naturally, focuses on fresh produce...

3 months ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Berry good deals to start 2025

It’s that time of the year again. If you are one of the lucky ones on holiday vacation, you may...

3 months ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 20, 2024

In this Christmas edition, Pamela and Greg examine indoor farm Plenty leaving Compton, CA, for greener (strawberry) operations in Virginia;...

3 months ago 1 minute read

ProduceIQ: Christmas demand swells as the holiday nears

Christmas demand is snowballing. We are a little over a week from Christmas celebrations, and produce markets are ripe with...

4 months ago 4 minute read

Albertsons sues Kroger after merger blocked by federal court 

A week ago, when CEO Rodney McMullen basically said Kroger BB #:100073 would be fine without approval of its merger...

4 months ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Produce markets dance through weather woes

Winter produce markets shake off the last of the effects from fall and summer’s inclement weather. Week #49 is experiencing...

4 months ago 4 minute read

GRAPHIC: Banana supply looks to rebound in 2024-25

There’s no fruit more popular to U.S. consumers than bananas. The three largest suppliers to the U.S. market are Guatemala,...

4 months ago 1 minute read

ProduceIQ: Thanksgiving hangover slow to hit

The holiday weekend has ended, but the annual produce industry Thanksgiving hangover looks a little different than usual. Rain in...

4 months ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: A wet Thanksgiving for the West Coast

The short Thanksgiving week is here, and we are happy to distract you from your inevitable flight delay, resident family...

4 months ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ Index: A Thanksgiving Miracle

The Thanksgiving pull has arrived, and produce markets have more than a few things to be grateful for. Tropical Storm...

5 months ago 3 minute read
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