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ProduceIQ: Markets depressed post Valentine’s

Overall markets descend after holiday pull turns into a lull. While higher-priced fruits and berries finally fall, demand remains anemic...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Produce IQ: Markets freeze with Texas

Overall produce markets gained 2 percent as a major winter storm plunged much of the U.S. into a deep freeze....

4 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: A tale of two markets – retail vs. foodservice

(Week #6, ending February 12th) ProduceIQ Index: $0.98 /pound, -1.0 percent over prior week In a pandemic-influenced environment, produce markets...

4 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Marketplace freezes with the Nor’easter

Prices for the overall ProduceIQ Index were deceptively buoyed by grapes and berries. While most categories suffered, grapes and berries...

4 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Berries ‘rose’ before Valentine’s

Sweeter fruits are at cyclical highs as Valentine’s Day nears. Though not a direct correlation with brix count, some causality...

4 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets slide before demand bump

Overall market prices are lower on most commodities. Both supply and demand are less than in recent years, causing prices...

4 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets cool off

The winners and losers balance each other for a steady week. Far surpassing prior years, corn continues to soar at...

4 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Hot markets during cold temps

We’ve seen big gains for produce prices to start 2021. Customers that didn’t build inventory going into the holidays now...

4 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets quietly anticipate New Year

Overall prices are slightly higher three weeks in a row. Yet, values remain low compared to historical norms. Demand varies...

4 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Top 10 drivers affecting 2021’s fresh produce market – Part 2

ProduceIQ is bringing a bonus gift in addition to its weekly market highlights: a look to 2021, analyzing the “new...

4 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Top 10 drivers affecting 2021’s fresh produce market – Part 1

ProduceIQ is bringing a bonus gift in addition to its weekly market highlights: a look to 2021, analyzing the “new...

4 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: tomatoes, melons, cherries lead modest price increase

ProduceIQ Index:  $0.90 /pound, +4.7 percent over prior week (Week ending December 25th) Industry prices rise, though remain at low...

4 years ago 2 minute read

VIDEO: Consumer demand shows holiday blues

This time of the year, Americans should be preparing for Christmas and New Year parties, the first in homes and...

4 years ago 1 minute read

ProduceIQ: Slow demand leads to lowest produce prices in 10 years

The pessimists were right. Fears that the pandemic would dominate the holiday season have turned into reality. Christmas and New...

4 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets stabilize, brace for new restaurant restrictions

Fresh produce market prices improved mid-week as expected. The post-Thanksgiving slowdown lasted the typical ten days, and prices improved after...

4 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Prices drop to lowest level for the season in 9 years

Though a slowdown is normal post-Thanksgiving, the past week was particularly poor as soft demand in New York and other...

4 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets on edge with pandemic impacts

Demand is light as the produce industry takes a collective deep breath following the Thanksgiving rush. This lull typically lasts...

4 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets keep rising but high freight rates will limit demand

Overall produce markets continue to rise, though not as high in comparison to the average week before Thanksgiving. The lack...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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