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ProduceIQ: Produce Olympics and the battle of the markets

In the Produce Olympics, the ProduceIQ Index has finally dipped below average for the first time in seven weeks, marking...

9 months ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Prices drop during big news week

In case you, like me, were hiking in the mountains without cell service
 Over the weekend, President Biden dropped out...

9 months ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Market drops in the dog days of summer

There is no denying that we are in the throes of the dog days of summer. As we begin this...

9 months ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: Hurricanes and heat waves, just another Monday

In this week’s edition of “What in the Weather,” a hurricane aims at Houston, and the heat dome takes a...

10 months ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: Independence Day demand and extreme weather power produce price increases

Besides disrupting sea supply chains, rains from the storm could affect the supply of commodities grown in Mexico and Guatemala....

10 months ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Avocado markets spike with anxiety

Tropical storm Alberto brought heavy rainfall from Mexico to Texas last week. Some areas of Texas saw almost 10 inches...

10 months ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Dry veg items at both extremes during summer transition

The headline would ask, “Is cheap produce gone forever?” but then I’d have nothing to say about eggplant.  An industry...

10 months ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: Avocados surge, grapes plunge – the produce market amid extreme weather conditions

The Southwestern US and California are experiencing record temperatures due to a heat wave from Mexico. Last week, temperatures in...

11 months ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: May the weather odds be ever in your favor

Welcome to hurricane season. Tropical systems will have an easier time developing this year due to higher ocean temperatures in...

11 months ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Mexican drought strains U.S. produce supply chain, prices

The ongoing Mexican drought is significantly impacting U.S. produce prices. As nearly 40 percent of the country’s reservoirs dip below...

11 months ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Power is out, heat is on

Relentless heat from Mexico seeps into Southern U.S. Governors in Texas and Florida blame Democrats and threaten to bus heat...

11 months ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Weather extremes rock growers across the Americas, yet produce prices hold steady

2024 is setting records for extreme weather events. In the past week, growers across the Americas have been affected by...

12 months ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Extreme weather hits Texas and West

Over the last seven days, 6-20 inches of rain fell in Houston, TX, and surrounding areas. Most places experienced the...

12 months ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Warm weather drives down fresh produce prices as commodity supply surges

Produce markets are experiencing a shift as warmer weather brings new Western and Southeastern growing regions online. The increase in...

12 months ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Produce markets prepare for Cinco de Mayo

Overall produce prices stick to the status quo. Prices are down -2 percent over the previous week, which aligns with...

1 year ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Wind challenges golfers and growers alike

It was a blustery weekend for the players at The Masters in Augusta, GA, and fresh produce growers across the...

1 year ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Eclipsing expectations with Week 14 highlights

It might just be the ample amount of time I spent listening to fire and brimstone Southern Baptist preachers, but...

1 year ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Watermelon supply mysteriously evaporates overnight

Spring is not all vibrant blooms and backyard grilling. The arrival of warmer weather brings a capriciousness to forecasts that...

1 year ago 4 minute read

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