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ProduceIQ: Wildfires, weather strain Southeast produce as tomato prices soar

Drought and wind supercharge wildfires in Georgia and North Florida, as much of the Southeast is experiencing extreme drought.

2 months ago 3 minute read
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Week in Review: April 24, 2026

Greg and Pamela review Viva Fresh 2026, the retail analysis from the event, and retail trends including the permanence of...

2 months ago 1 minute read
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ProduceIQ: It’s open… it’s closed… and produce markets feel it

Higher-than-average oil prices will continue to raise prices and suppress demand as customers tighten spending to offset high energy costs.

2 months ago 4 minute read
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Week in Review: Embrace clean eating

I’m attending the annual Viva Fresh conference in Texas this week, and I continue to be inspired by its Clean...

2 months ago 2 minute read
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ProduceIQ: No green jacket for produce buyers this week

There is widespread concern within the produce industry that the Middle East effects have already begun to inflate the costs...

3 months ago 4 minute read
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Week in Review: The start of a food crisis 

A week ago, we identified inflation warning signs, and they were fully realized: surging fuel prices and the highest inflation...

3 months ago 3 minute read

IFPA CEO on how rising fuel prices affect the supply chain

The fresh produce supply chain—from farm to fork—is feeling the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

3 months ago 4 minute read
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ProduceIQ: Holy Week tightens avocado, tomato supply

As Artemis II prepares to return from its historic trip around the moon, produce markets are facing a bit of...

3 months ago 3 minute read
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Week in Review: Fuel price warning signs 

American retail runs on diesel, and that’s especially true of the produce industry. Fresh fruit and vegetable delivery has been affected.

3 months ago 3 minute read
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Week in Review: The return of the ‘Dirty Dozen’ 

EWG released its pseudo-science report this week, and the produce industry-supported Alliance for Food and Farming gives its annual retort.

3 months ago 3 minute read

Keeping it real: When it comes to AI, use the tools but trust your voice

LinkedIn has changed over the years, and I love it. While people are posting more than ever, sometimes it’s in...

3 months ago 3 minute read
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ProduceIQ: Heat wave fuels volatility across produce markets

A record-setting heat wave across the West has toppled long-standing March temperature highs, and now that heat is advancing east.

3 months ago 4 minute read
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Week in Review: Fraud progress 

A recent indictment shows great progress against growing fraud in the fresh produce industry, and we can hope this is just the...

3 months ago 3 minute read
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ProduceIQ: Weather whiplash rattles produce markets

Week #11 weather is living up to March’s volatile reputation. As a result, this week’s weather could make or break markets...

4 months ago 5 minute read
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Week in Review: Power of Produce deep dive

Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics joined Greg on video to dive a little deeper into her recent Power of Produce...

4 months ago 1 minute read

Ocean Mist Farms CEO reflects on 2026 SEPC Southern Exposure

“From Fields to Families” underscores a growing reality: consumers want fresh, wholesome meals – but they are as time-starved as...

4 months ago 3 minute read

Lipman Family Farms CEO reflects on International Women’s Day

Over 75 years at Lipman, the landscape of produce has shifted. But if you look closely, you’ll find that women...

4 months ago 3 minute read
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ProduceIQ: Global conflict, local weather shake up produce markets

The Middle East conflict disrupts supply chains and adds volatility to commodity pricing, and the impacts are not limited to...

4 months ago 4 minute read

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