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Shoppers lean into New Year’s Eve festivities, shelving inflation worries
Shoppers lean into New Year’s Eve festivities, shelving inflation worries

Food and alcohol are leading New Year’s Eve spending anticipated in 2022, with most consumers celebrating at home or at modest parties, according to market research company Numerator.

Rising potato prices aren’t hindering strong sales
Rising potato prices aren’t hindering strong sales

The average price per pound of potatoes has hit a five-year high of $2.35, but volume sales remain above pre-pandemic levels.

Shoppers explore tactics to lessen holiday sticker shock, study finds
Shoppers explore tactics to lessen holiday sticker shock, study finds

An October report by FMI and Hartman Group confirms that consumers are adjusting holiday grocery shopping habits to mitigate inflation.

Fresh fruit led August inflation jumps in food and beverage, says IRI
Fresh fruit led August inflation jumps in food and beverage, says IRI

Global data group, Information Resources, Inc. confirms food inflation persists in new report. Fresh fruit leads inflation increases in retail, with a monthly price jump of 5.3% in August.

Is Trouble Brewing for the Farm Economy?
Is Trouble Brewing for the Farm Economy?

For the first time since September 2020, the rural economy is showing signs of weakness.

Produce price inflation coming to a Walmart near you
Produce price inflation coming to a Walmart near you

Prices on gala apples, navel oranges and hass avocadoes have all climbed over the last 6 months.

Execulytics adds freight data to 2022 Produce Almanac
Execulytics adds freight data to 2022 Produce Almanac

It’s common wisdom that understanding the past helps make better decisions for tomorrow, an axiom forming the foundation of the 2022 Produce Almanac.

Potato grower-shippers enjoy better prices but face headwinds of higher costs
Potato grower-shippers enjoy better prices but face headwinds of higher costs

Potato prices have shown a big increase in the past year, and potato marketers anticipate a firm market for the balance of the storage season.

Evaluate Your Farm's Capital Stack
Evaluate Your Farm's Capital Stack

Is your operation poised for financial stability? 

The high price of NY farming post-pandemic (hopefully)
The high price of NY farming post-pandemic (hopefully)

NEW YORK STATE — The crops may turn out just fine this year in New York, but that’s about it.

Wholesum offers deep dive on tomato trends at GOPEX
Wholesum offers deep dive on tomato trends at GOPEX

An in-depth case study on organic tomatoes was presented at the Global Organic Produce Expo by Wholesum’s Joanna Jaramillo.

Marketscope — Fruit f.o.b.s as of July 6

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.

Marketscope — Vegetable f.o.b.s as of July 6
Marketscope — Vegetable f.o.b.s as of July 6

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.

Marketscope — Vegetable f.o.b.s as of July 6
Marketscope — Vegetable f.o.b.s as of July 6

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.

Marketscope — Fruit f.o.b.s as of July 6

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.

Marketscope — Fruit f.o.b.s as of June 1

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.

Marketscope — Vegetable f.o.b.s as of June 1
Marketscope — Vegetable f.o.b.s as of June 1

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.

Marketscope — Fruit f.o.b.s as of May 18

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.

Marketscope — Vegetable f.o.b.s as of May 18
Marketscope — Vegetable f.o.b.s as of May 18

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.

Marketscope — Vegetable f.o.b.s as of May 11
Marketscope — Vegetable f.o.b.s as of May 11

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.

Marketscope — Fruit f.o.b.s as of May 11

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.

Marketscope — Fruit f.o.b.s as of May 4
Marketscope — Fruit f.o.b.s as of May 4

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.

Marketscope — Vegetable f.o.b.s as of May 4
Marketscope — Vegetable f.o.b.s as of May 4

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.

Tom Karst
In-store merchandising versus online marketing is making of a rivalry

What’s the point of creating a breath-taking produce department when the produce is picked up by an Instacart shopper? 

Marketscope: Fruit f.o.b.s as of March 16

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.

Marketscope: Vegetable f.o.b.s as of March 16
Marketscope: Vegetable f.o.b.s as of March 16

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.

Distributors anxious about expanded tomato inspections
Distributors anxious about expanded tomato inspections

Increased inspections are scheduled to begin on April 1 in Nogales, Ariz., as a result of the tomato suspension agreement that took effect in September, and distributors say they’re not sure what to expect.

Marketscope: Fruit f.o.b.s as of March 9

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.

Marketscope: Vegetable f.o.b.s as of March 9
Marketscope: Vegetable f.o.b.s as of March 9

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.

Marketscope: Fruit f.o.b.s as of March 11

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.

Marketscope: Vegetable f.o.b.s as of March 11
Marketscope: Vegetable f.o.b.s as of March 11

This information, provided by the USDA AMS, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from  shipments for the fresh market. Protective services are extra unless otherwise stated.

2019 California avocado volume expected lower
2019 California avocado volume expected lower

The 2018-19 California avocado crop is expected to fall short of 2017-18 output by nearly half.

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Health attributes, choices drive potato sales, marketers say

The best way to keep potatoes moving is to keep consumers informed, marketers say.

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Millions in financial assistance to fruit and vegetable growers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will provide millions of dollars in assistance to fruit and vegetable growers.

Summer is the slow season at the New England Produce Center, wholesalers say. “No one needs a distributor when you can grow tomatoes in your own backyard. August to September is our slowest time of the year because of local produce,” says Allen Lisitano, vice president of Lisitano Produce Inc.
Marketscope: Vegetable commodity f.o.b.s as of Feb. 26

Vegetable commodity f.o.b.s as of Feb. 26

Tray pack apples on display at the Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market
Marketscope: Fruit commodity f.o.b.s as of Feb. 26

Fruit commodity f.o.b.s as of Feb. 26