GRAPHIC: Asparagus supply not meeting demand

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

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

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

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

Fresh fruit saw a 1.1% monthly gain and 4.9% above a year ago, while fresh vegetables dropped 1.6% monthly but stayed 6.3% higher annually.

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