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ProduceIQ: Fall harvest and sweater weather is here

Grab your sweaters and ditch the iced coffee. Fall has arrived! While summer weather lingers in the Southeast, a refreshing...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Peruvian ag exports to the U.S. grow in 2024 Q2

In the second quarter of 2024, the U.S. demonstrated why it is the top market for Peruvian agricultural exports, reaching...

2 years ago 1 minute read

PAIA expects bounce-back 2024 Peruvian asparagus season

July 22, 2024. The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) is the association of U.S. importers that represent over 90% of...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Michigan finishes 2024 asparagus season early

DEWITT, MICH. – July 11, 2024 – The Michigan Asparagus season concluded one week earlier than usual with ample volume...

2 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Hurricanes and heat waves, just another Monday

In this week’s edition of “What in the Weather,” a hurricane aims at Houston, and the heat dome takes a...

2 years ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: Avocado markets spike with anxiety

Tropical storm Alberto brought heavy rainfall from Mexico to Texas last week. Some areas of Texas saw almost 10 inches...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Peruvian Asparagus Importers releases category trends, demographics report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2024.   The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) has released its 2023/2024 Fresh Asparagus Category Trends,...

2 years ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Weather extremes rock growers across the Americas, yet produce prices hold steady

2024 is setting records for extreme weather events. In the past week, growers across the Americas have been affected by...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Michigan starts 2024 asparagus season

DEWITT, MICH. – May 3, 2024 – The Michigan Asparagus season is upon us, and this fan favorite is arriving...

2 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Watermelon supply mysteriously evaporates overnight

Spring is not all vibrant blooms and backyard grilling. The arrival of warmer weather brings a capriciousness to forecasts that...

2 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: March Madness meets Easter produce demand

About as fickle as a March Madness bracket, Spring transition has arrived! In search of better-growing conditions, most produce commodities...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Peruvian Asparagus Importers’ Association announces new chairmen

January 8, 2024 — At their 2023 October Board Meeting in Anaheim, California, the Peruvian Asparagus Importers’ Association (PAIA) announced...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Asparagus prices keep rising as supplies tighten

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this asparagus crop update December 27, 2023: Supplies remain extremely scarce; prices will continue climbing...

3 years ago 1 minute read

ProduceIQ: Holiday prices burn bright for fresh produce

We can’t guarantee 2023 will end on a high note, but we can predict it will be an expensive finale...

3 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Wait…isn’t hurricane season over?

Overall produce prices are accelerating as holiday demand swells and Eastern supply paddles through swampy, fall weather. If you, like...

3 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Pacific hurricane potential remains, as market prices at highest for week #43

I can’t believe it’s that time of year again. No, I’m not referring to pumpkin or turkey time. Its transition...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Jacobs, Malcolm & Burtt showcase their perfect trio

San Ramon, CA – Friday, October 13th, 2023 – The Jacobs, Malcolm & Burtt BB #:115201 tradeshow team is gearing...

3 years ago 2 minute read

PAIA releases 2022-23 Fresh Asparagus Report

The USDA statistics report that of total imported quantities for 2022, the U.S. imported a decrease volume of 13% year...

3 years ago 1 minute read
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