Volume pressure sharpens as produce inflation climbs higher in August

The price per unit across all foods and beverages in the IRI-measured multi-outlet stores accelerated further to an increase of 14.3% in the four weeks ending August 28 year-on-year.

September 15 , 2022

Rain and wind delay Mexican produce exports

Mangoes and a range of vegetables such as cucumbers and bell peppers are expected to be especially affected by Hurricane Kay.

September 13 , 2022

North American blueberry deal coming to end for 2022

Industry leaders indicate it was a good season, although production areas saw decreased volume with disappointing crop set in the spring and then some subsequent weather issues.

September 08 , 2022

U.S. avocado import value skyrocketed to new record in H1 as volume plummeted

Total Hass imports rose by 33 percent to $1.75 billion from January through June 2022, up from $1.32 million in the same period last year.

August 17 , 2022

Vanguard releases produce industry trends of 2022

Some of the key trends discussed in a report by Vanguard International called “Seven Produce Industry Trends of 2022" were supply chains, covid congestion, increased costs and inflation.

August 08 , 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

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

Jalisco to finally begin exporting avocados to U.S. this month

The entry of Jalisco avocados into the U.S. is expected to result in even greater volumes in the market, especially during the summer months.

July 14 , 2022

U.S. fruit and vegetable imports on track for bumper year

Fruit imports from January to May this year were up by 21 percent from $10.5 billion to $12.6 billion, while vegetables were up 9 percent from $7.6 billion to $8.2 billion.

July 11 , 2022