Tag: cucumbers

We are a week out from the first day of spring, but produce markets are already abuzz with new life. Winter growing regions are slowly winding down, and spring harvests are not quite ready. Over the next month, growing regions will begin their spring migration Northward.

A new study by Wrap, a British organization promoting sustainability, has released a study contending that wrapping certain fresh produce items, notably apples, potatoes, bananas, broccoli, and cucumbers in plastic is not necessary and promotes waste.

The U.S. International Trade Commission reports on cucumbers and squash do not support the U.S. Southeast growers’ simplistic reaction to reflexively blame Mexican imports for all of their problems, according to the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas

Increasing imports, particularly from Mexico, have been a source of complaint for U.S. cucumber growers. The default response is usually to blame lower production costs in Mexico, but a newly released report from the U.S. ITC suggests otherwise.

For decades, unfair trade practices from Mexico and other foreign sources have caused immense harm to produce growers in Florida and across the country.

After an expensive fall season, fresh produce prices are pausing, and a few are taking a dive. The Dry Veg category is leading the plunge with a -16 percent decline over the previous week.

Although Mexico’s dry Western region needs rain, growers are wary of damage typically caused by a violent storm like Pamela.

After a year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Organic Produce Summit garnered a surprisingly hearty turnout in Monterey, CA. A fitting end to a demanding summer season.

Market direction is uncertain. Will demand exceed supply when both are falling?