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IFPA research shows how Cyclospora outbreak harmed produce industry 

This summer’s Cyclospora outbreak has done lasting damage to the produce industry based on consumer confidence and lower overall sales.

1 day ago 3 minute read
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ProduceIQ: Too hot to handle

While tomatoes may be in Mother Nature's crosshairs this week, they aren't the only commodity feeling the heat.

2 days ago 4 minute read

Emil’s Produce Corp. files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Emil’s Produce reported $175,733 in assets and $1.41 million in total liabilities, including $1.31 million in nonpriority unsecured claims.

5 days ago 3 minute read
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Week in Review: An optimistic end to a busy news week 

We had lots of news this week from an avocado suspension and resumption, another outbreak, a retail acquisition, and more...

5 days ago 2 minute read
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FRAUD ALERT: Coca-Cola impersonation – Fraudulent avocado purchase request

A shipper received a solicitation from an individual claiming to represent Coca-Cola, seeking to purchase a full truckload of avocados.

7 days ago 1 minute read
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ProduceIQ: The heat is on, demand is not

Americans are eating out less, and the slowdown in foodservice demand is making its way back to produce markets.

1 week ago 4 minute read
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Week in Review: Outbreak affects lettuce market 

This outbreak is affecting consumer demand, as consumers are avoiding salads and lettuce varieties, even if they’re not linked to it.

2 weeks ago 2 minute read

125 Years. 125 Voices. Be One Of Them. 

We're turning 125 with more members than we've ever had. Instead of telling our own story, we'd like to spend the year telling yours. 

2 weeks ago 2 minute read
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ProduceIQ: Dog days, cooler markets

With all that's working against produce markets, you'd expect prices to be climbing. Instead, the ProduceIQ Index tells a different...

2 weeks ago 4 minute read
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Week in Review: August optimism to shake the summer gloom 

On this National Avocado Day, gloom hovers over the produce industry and national economy. We need to shake out of it as August...

3 weeks ago 3 minute read
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ProduceIQ: Celery stalks a new record

A few commodities continue climbing into uncharted territory, while others are becoming increasingly promotion friendly as supplies improve.

3 weeks ago 3 minute read
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Week in Review: Outbreak overshadows industry 

As the produce industry gathers today at the IFPA Foodservice Conference, the Cyclospora outbreak casts a shadow on the whole industry.

4 weeks ago 2 minute read
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California’s produce industry works through onerous EPR law 

Western Growers' Gail Delihant says the fees producers pay will ultimately depend on the final fee schedule, but they could be substantial.

4 weeks ago 5 minute read
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Food inflation hurts, which is why it goes viral online 

A social media post last week went viral telling a tale of comparing a Target grocery bill to one six...

4 weeks ago 5 minute read
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ProduceIQ: Not even Taco Bell saw this coming

The ProduceIQ Index, based on prices per pound, typically declines this week as cherry season winds down, as it's down...

4 weeks ago 4 minute read
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Week in Review: July 17, 2026

Pamela joins Greg, as they discuss Kroger’s acquisition of Giant Eagle and its overall strategy, and more.

1 month ago 1 minute read

Cyclospora: It’s not one outbreak (and other misconceptions and peculiarities)

"Cyclospora fascinates me, it frustrates me, and I’ve found myself clarifying many misconceptions over the past week or so."

1 month ago 5 minute read
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ProduceIQ: Heat is on as cherries say goodbye

Although the current heat isn't expected to disrupt produce supplies, prolonged extreme temperatures could affect crops later this month.

1 month ago 3 minute read
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