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ProduceIQ: Prices are ‘stuffed’ on low yields and a strong Thanksgiving pull
You may have things to be thankful for this year, but fresh produce buyers are struggling to count their blessings....
Salinas Valley protects itself from drought
For something that affects so many Americans (i.e., everyone who eats fruit and vegetables), the California water situation is poorly...
GRAPHIC: U.S. citrus volume drops in 2021
Citrus demand has been rising during the pandemic, as consumers look for fruits and vegetables that have health benefits that...
The ins and outs of inflation
Inflation. We think we know what it is. And we do. Sort of. A 5.4 percent inflation rate means that...
Volatile California weather upsets lettuce market
With more than 90 percent of lettuce sold in the U.S coming from California, it is important to understand how...
Instacart adds discount features
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart, the leading online grocery platform in North America, today announced a number...
Supply chains, explained
When I started out in agricultural journalism, I was afraid of asking dumb questions. I was afraid that they would...
ProduceIQ: Markets suffer rough transitions southward
Lettuce markets are in abysmal shape after a series of unfortunate events damaged domestic and Mexican supply. Yuma, AZ, is...
CEA may force California to reinvent itself
Anyone familiar with California agriculture cannot fail to be astonished at efficiency and productivity. Fewer people realize that one of...
Walmart moves to fully driverless truck deliveries in Bentonville
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., & BENTONVILLE, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gatik and Walmart Inc. BB #:143789 announced today that Gatik is operating daily without...
New season of PMA Takes on Tech podcast focuses on Controlled Environment Agriculture
Controlled Environment Agriculture or CEA is not new, but it has been growing in investment and consumer interest. CEA is...
The general strike in the transport industry
“There is no ‘cavalry’ coming” to the rescue for the transport industry. So says an article on the Medium website...
Produce groups issue joint statement on supply chain disruptions
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 3, 2021) – Today, the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing on the challenges facing the entire...
Dole recalls packaged salads for possible Listeria contamination
Monterey, CA–October 29, 2021–Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. BB #:114768 is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of garden salad...
FPAA names 2021 Pillar of the Industry recipient
The FPAA selects Walter Ram of Giumarra Companies as recipient of the award for his many contributions and dedication to...
Upcycling: a new trend in cuisine
When I was a boy, my grandmother in Connecticut had apple trees in her yard. With rare exceptions, nobody bothered...
Specialty crop grants give glimpse into the future
Some things that look boring can turn out to be fascinating. I’m thinking of the recently released “Fiscal Year 2021...
Texas leads onion outbreak case map; more than 800 infected
Since the last update on October 18, 2021, 156 more sick people were added to this outbreak. As of October...
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