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ProduceIQ: Lettuce prices soaring

If you are waiting for signs that the pandemic is over and produce life is returning to normal, look no...

3 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: War in Ukraine impacts fresh produce markets

Our prayers of support go out to the Ukrainian people as they defend against the unjust Russian invasion. If you’d...

3 years ago 6 minute read

ProduceIQ: Avocados resume, berries ripe for promotion

If it is true that “bad news is good news and no news is bad news,” then the avocado industry...

3 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: U.S. avocado suspension may undermine Super Bowl lift

Last weekend the U.S. government suspended the import of all Mexican avocados “until further notice” after a U.S. plant safety...

3 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Cold snap singes Florida crops

Winter Olympians and Ottawa truckers weren’t the only ones shivering in the bitter cold this week. Across the country, temperatures...

3 years ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets watching for winter’s impact in the East

And winter came… The North American winter season has been relatively mild thus far. That was until mother nature decided...

3 years ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: High prices pressed downward by higher freight rates

High FOB prices, coupled with high freight rates, is a puzzling circumstance. Overall market prices are slightly down, and we...

3 years ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: Week #1 confirms nothing is boring about fresh produce

Ahh… The first week of the year. In a perfect world, Christmas lights have been packed neatly into plastic tubs,...

3 years ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: Prices rise for New Year celebrations

Produce markets ended 2021 with a bang. Despite facing headwinds in the form of spiking Covid-19 cases and extremely high...

3 years ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: Grinch steals Christmas from unsuspecting produce categories

Finally, the December holiday pull is towing fresh produce prices out of the Thanksgiving rut. High-end produce categories including grapes,...

3 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Prices lackluster, unable to overcome cautious buyers

While New York City bathed in balmy 60-degree temps, Southwestern growing regions shivered in the low 30’s. If you thought...

3 years ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: Western crops add magical ride East to their Christmas wish list

A few heavy volume commodities held big numbers this week, preventing an industry-wide collapse in prices. Supplier discipline kept the...

3 years ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: Mexican crossings drive market prices

After four weeks of descent, the ProduceIQ Index rebounded by +2 percent. Overall, produce prices tend to increase from the...

3 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Leverage shifts to buyers post-Thanksgiving

The supply and demand scale may have just tipped against growers and shippers. After an expensive fall season, fresh produce...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Exhausted produce buyers ready for a Thanksgiving siesta

Like so many of us who enjoy a good nap after our Thanksgiving meal, produce markets tend to nod off...

3 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Prices are ‘stuffed’ on low yields and a strong Thanksgiving pull

You may have things to be thankful for this year, but fresh produce buyers are struggling to count their blessings....

3 years ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets suffer rough transitions southward

Lettuce markets are in abysmal shape after a series of unfortunate events damaged domestic and Mexican supply. Yuma, AZ, is...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Northern rains couldn’t dampen demand or prices

(Week #43, ending October 30th) ProduceIQ Index: $1.10/pound, +7.8 percent over prior week Mysterious Halloween storm brings much needed rain...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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