strawberries
Strawberry supplies can’t meet demand due to weather issues
California growing regions remain heavily impacted by recent rain, as supply is not meeting current demand, with more rain in...
Oishii doubles grocery distribution in 2026
Q4 growth across the East Coast and Southeast adds Walmart, The Fresh Market, and Giant Food, powered by Nikko Berry...
Produce industry headlines: October 26, 2026
Read about Kroger's growth plans, questions about Albertsons' expanding board, Instacart's sale interest, crop updates, and more.
ProduceIQ: A berry frightening fall for produce buyers
California’s shift from October heat to rain is adding pressure to Golden State produce, while freight rates remain above year-ago...
Produce industry headlines: September 25, 2026
Read about the AI challenges in grocery, Hy-Vee's CEO on its strategy, the Cyclospora outbreak's effect on Olive Garden's summer,...
Wish Farms partners with Clarifresh to transform berry quality control with AI
The partnership includes automated defect detection for strawberries, which helped Wish Farms reduce quality inspection time and rejections.
Produce industry headlines: September 1, 2026
Read how young shoppers push up private label sales, Canadian retailers promote local food, A Closer Look at U.S. grower...
Produce industry headlines: August 31, 2026
Links include Walmart's newest next-gen DC, grocers named to top entry-level workplaces list, a look back on 50 years of...
ProduceIQ: Tariffs are back on the menu
While renaming a Great Lake won't directly change the price of a raspberry, the escalating trade war certainly can.
ProduceIQ: Hurricane season has entered the chat
In the Salinas Valley, heat and humidity are contributing to disease pressure and lower yields as demand for lettuce and...
Florida strawberry growers win preliminary ruling on Mexican winter imports
The U.S. Department of Commerce announces its preliminary determination in the antidumping investigation of winter strawberries from Mexico.
ProduceIQ: Too hot to handle
While tomatoes may be in Mother Nature's crosshairs this week, they aren't the only commodity feeling the heat.
Produce industry headlines: August 10, 2026
Read about the Save A Lot's store troubles, a wave of earnings news, plus regulatory moves on food policy, and...
ProduceIQ: The heat is on, demand is not
Americans are eating out less, and the slowdown in foodservice demand is making its way back to produce markets.
California heat wave affecting quality of several crops
A prolonged heat event is expected to impact the Salinas and Santa Maria Valleys this week, with temperatures climbing in...
Produce industry headlines: July 21, 2026
Links today include middle-income shoppers driving retail trends, snacking turns healthier, retail AI investments are paying off, and more.
ProduceIQ: Not even Taco Bell saw this coming
The ProduceIQ Index, based on prices per pound, typically declines this week as cherry season winds down, as it's down...
California strawberry season hits peak supplies and quality
It’s peak California strawberry season. Supplies are ample, quality is excellent, and size is consistent due to ideal growing conditions.
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