Analysis
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
