U.S. and Mexican authorities agree to boost security, but avocado imports remain suspended

Mexican avocado association APEAM said that USDA officials gave no date for the resumption of trade at a meeting on Wednesday but said they would work to provide an answer quickly.

February 17 , 2022

U.S. trucker shortage worsens

“There’s no question that the vaccine mandates between the United States and Canada right now are creating difficulty,” said Jon Eisen of American Trucking Associations.

February 14 , 2022

U.S. suspends Mexican avocado imports

Mexico has acknowledged that the U.S. government has suspended all imports of Mexican avocados after a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threat.

February 14 , 2022

Avocado prices hit a record high as Super Bowl Sunday approaches

A 20-pound box of Hass avocados from Mexico's largest exporter to the U.S. reportedly costs $6.29 more than it did during the same time period last year.

February 08 , 2022

Global fresh produce trade associations form coalition to address rising costs

The global coalition will proactively voice the concerns of the global industry regarding the increased supply chain disruptions and propose common solutions.

February 03 , 2022

California avocado forecast released for 2022 season

Market conditions will be a key factor for when California avocado growers begin harvesting; some growers have already begun to pick. Volume is expected to ramp up in earnest around March.

February 01 , 2022

Most citrus categories to see record global production in 2021-22

While most categories are set to continue to climb, one is far below record levels but still recovered from the lows of the previous two years.

January 28 , 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

"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

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