Category: Analysis

Cucumber markets are putting on an Oscar-worthy performance. Short supply on both coasts has solidified cucumber prices at a ten-year high.

Pamela expects SEPC Southern Exposure to be full of innovation on the eve of the expo.

California has turned into a real-life snow globe. Up to ten feet of snow is expected in parts of the Sierras. Although the late winter storm will impact logistics throughout the state for a few days, the snowpack and rain will only benefit the industry in the dry season.

Inflation has eased since 2022 and 2023, but American consumers continue to be concerned about the increasing price of everything, especially food.

From kayaking in one of the driest places on earth, Death Valley National Park, to 70-degree highs in places like Omaha, NE, and Chicago, weather is the most exciting thing to discuss.

USDA Pesticide Data Program results show the majority of conventionally grown fruits and vegetables have residues so low, if present at all, they would meet the organic standard.

California can’t shake the gray. The deluge and flood risk should lighten up by Tuesday, but there is a high chance of isolated showers continuing through Wednesday.

European and Canadian governments have targeted food packaging, particularly plastic, as a threat to climate change, and plan to phase them out.

Pineapple Express takes aim at the West Coast. Among the widespread targets are oranges, green onions, lettuce, leafy greens, and strawberries.

No produce department item has such an association with the Super Bowl as avocados. Historically, 20 percent of annual avocado sales occur around the big game in early February.