Tag: avocados

The ProduceIQ Index plummeted -8 percent over the previous week as increased supply sent prices tumbling across a wide range of commodities.

A polar vortex this week puts much of the U.S. in the walk-in freezer for the tenth time this winter. Hazardous conditions, including ice, extreme cold, snowfall, and intense storms, will complicate logistics for fresh produce suppliers this week.

The Colombian Hass avocado market continues to gain popularity in North American homes and events.

In 2024, total Peruvian exports (traditional + non-traditional) amounted to $74.66 billion, reflecting an increase of 15.5 percent compared to the $64.62 billion reported in 2023

Retail flyers were brimming with specials on football party favorites, including the champions of all Super Bowl produce, avocados, along with their sidekicks-jalapeños, cilantro, onions, Roma tomatoes, and tomatillos.

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.

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.

The 2024 summer holidays demonstrated strong growth for avocado sales, achieving four-year highs at retail.

In 2024, Peru's fresh avocado exports stood out for their performance in terms of value, despite a decrease in the total volume shipped.