Prices spike with low Central Valley lettuce supplies

Hot weather in California’s Central Valley activated the Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV), hindering lettuce production and causing FOB prices to dramatically increase.

October 12 , 2022

U.S. grocery store prices climb as a third of U.S. population struggles to secure food

Grocery prices increased by 14% in August, according to the U.S. government. This is the highest annual increase since March 1979.

October 07 , 2022

Citrus industry appears to be Florida ag’s biggest Ian casualty

Within the Sunshine State’s produce industry, it is Florida’s citrus growers facing devastating damage from Hurricane Ian.

October 05 , 2022

First reports emerge of damage to Florida citrus industry from hurricane

One major citrus producer believes the greater impact of the storm will be on production in the current season and possibly next one, rather than on long-term production.

October 03 , 2022

California vineyards endure varied response to September weather

California vineyards experienced a variety of rainfall amounts in early September, leaving growers with radically differing views of table grape damage

September 27 , 2022

Energy crisis affects European vegetable farms

Vegetable producers in northern and western Europe are contemplating halting their activities because of the financial hit from the region's energy crisis, Reuters reports.

September 26 , 2022

Costa Rica and Colombia continue to boost pineapple exports to the U.S

Costa Rica and Colombia seek to consolidate pineapple consumption in the U.S. market and well as growing exports to new markets.

September 23 , 2022

Logistics crisis causes table grape season to be one of the most difficult for Mexican industry

An industry association explained that there was a drop in the quality of black and red grapes and a decrease in prices of up to 30% year-on-year.

September 22 , 2022

Long Beach and Los Angeles see big drop in inbound cargo

The most recent data show US consumer spending and retail sales rising at a sluggish pace, a sign that the hottest inflation in almost four decades is starting to take its toll on the economy.

September 20 , 2022

Guatemala aims to export Hass avocados to U.S. for first time by 2023

With an industry that is constantly developing, Guatemala has 5,500 hectares and expects 3,000 to 4,000 more to be planted in the next three to four years.

September 16 , 2022