Inflation reaches organic fresh produce in Q2

Higher retail prices of organic fresh produce during the second quarter of 2022 generated a 3.7 percent increase in total organic dollars but also contributed to a decline in organic volume of 2.8 percent.

August 05 , 2022

UF study shows why ‘aromatic’ blueberries taste better

Scientists at the University of Florida discovered that the 'aromatic' blueberries contain the right genetic combination to produce the chemistry required for a pleasant blueberry flavor.

August 05 , 2022

Trucking CEOs expect higher prices, potential disruptions in second half of the year

U.S. trucking CEOs expect to maintain pricing power even with volumes softening in the second half of 2022.

August 01 , 2022

Avocado prices fall sharply amid heavy Peruvian supply

Tridge data shows that wholesale prices of avocado in Mexico dropped by 47% month-on-month, and avocado prices in the U.S. also fell by 27% month-on-month.

July 29 , 2022

U.S. East Coast congestion puts pressure on New York and Savannah terminals

Of the top ten U.S. East Coast Container terminals, four currently exhibit long waiting times, such as New York and Savannah, and six continue to function normally.

July 29 , 2022

Argentine lemons enter U.S. through Philadelphia for first time

More than 3,500 tons of fresh lemons from Argentina arrived in the Port of Philadelphia on Thursday, July 22 after an agreement was made between the USDA and Senasa.

July 26 , 2022

South African citrus being detained on arrival in EU

"This is why World Trade Organisation (WTO) law specifically requires a 6-month process in the implementation of a new measure," the CGA said.

July 25 , 2022

U.S. importer to source avocados from Jalisco

LGS Specialty Sales has announced that it will begin sourcing avocados from the Mexican state of Jalisco, following USDA-APHIS authorization.

July 22 , 2022

East Coast port congestion increases

U.S. port congestion has shifted from the West Coast to the East Coast, with more vessels now waiting at New York and Houston ports than Los Angeles and Long Beach.

July 20 , 2022

California table grape industry members provide outlook for 2022 season

The 2022 California table grape season is off to a solid start with similar volumes to 2021 expected this year, but high costs, the ongoing shipping crisis and the added challenge of inflation remain a cause for concern.

July 18 , 2022