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Week in Review: We had lots of news from the retail world, international trade, and food safety. But let’s start with today’s holiday. 

This week is a time to reflect on what we saw and heard at Fruit Logistica from our clients, potential clients, colleagues and friends who were there too. So, what was the overall “vibe” from Berlin, from our point of view? 

Most people know the FDA has set a January 2026 enforcement deadline for compliance with FSMA 204, which requires traceability and lot code tracking.

The 25 percent tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada have been paused until early March, but that still leaves many questions for the produce industry on how to conduct business in the meantime. 

Super Bowl ticket prices may have been significantly lower than last year, but the price of Super Bowl guac was certainly not. Avocado prices are down -4 percent over the previous week thanks to increasing Mexican supply and softening demand.

The Produce Reporter’s Week in Review shifts to written format. Here are some stories worth reviewing if you missed them this week.

Over the weekend Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China in his war on illegal immigration and drug trafficking. All three countries have responded that they are preparing similar tariffs on U.S. goods.

After weeks of high winds and devastating wildfires, Southern California saw much-needed rain over the weekend. The rain provided relief and aided firefighting efforts in residential and agricultural areas but left Californians at risk for flooding and mudslides.

Procacci Brothers, a leader in the produce industry, announces the retirement of Michael Maxwell, President of Procacci Brothers, after an extraordinary 43 years of dedicated service. A true pillar of the Procacci family of companies, Mike’s impact is immeasurable.

The cold front that reached deep into Florida last week did slow the production of a few commodities such as cucumbers and squash but did little to stop plummeting tomato prices.