Rouses Markets and Sunkist Growers achieve world record for largest citrus display

Shipped directly from California’s citrus groves, the display features over 40,000 pounds of fresh Sunkist Navel, Blood and Cara Cara oranges, as well as Sunkist California mandarins, lemons, grapefruit, and Minneola tangelos. 

January 27 , 2022

U.S. approves systems approach for Chilean plums

U.S. authorities have authorized the entry of Chilean plums under a Systems Approach, greatly improving the market access for one of the Latin American country's biggest fresh fruit exports.

January 26 , 2022

"Buyers should plan ahead": C.H. Robinson provides global freight market overview

The third party logistics provider has provided a global freight market overview and some recommendations to the industry for how to best manage the disruption.

January 25 , 2022

New U.S. rule requires foreign truck drivers be vaccinated to enter country

"This will cause great concerns for those responsible for adhering to this requirement as well as officials at the border who have to implement this new order," said the IFPA's Ed Treacy.

January 24 , 2022

Pilot program turns to teenages amid severe U.S. truck driver shortage

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a branch of the Transportation Department, outlined details for the program last week, setting up training procedures and vehicle safety technology requirements.

January 21 , 2022

"Unprecedented and crazy": Produce industry experts address supply chain crisis and provide recommendations

When asked about his prediction of freight rates, Jeff Moore of Tom Lange Companies said "rates this year and into 2023 are going to get higher as there are a lot of things going against us and demand isn't going to taper off".

January 20 , 2022

Shipping companies' profits hit $150B last year, with rates to stay high well into 2022

Ocean shipping rates are expected to stay elevated well into 2022, setting up another year of booming profits for global cargo carriers — and leaving smaller companies and their customers paying more for just about everything.

January 19 , 2022

Port backlog at record high in Southern California

According to a report by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, as of Friday there were a record number of ships reported to be awaiting berthing spots for unloading at Los Angeles and Long Beach ports.

January 18 , 2022

ITC studies show heavy Mexican squash, cucumber imports hurting U.S. farmers

The reports paint a picture of surging volumes of fresh fruits and vegetables imported from Mexico that have impacted domestic production and U.S. jobs over the last several years.

January 17 , 2022

U.S.: Retail fresh produce sales surpass last year's while volume misses the mark

“On the fruit side, all top 10 items gained versus year ago,” said Jonna Parker, Team Lead for IRI Fresh. “In fact, eight out of the 10 top sellers in December gained in double digits, boosted by inflation."

January 14 , 2022