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DeLauro adds another heaping helping of criticism at FDA
Everyone is a critic, but some are better than others.
Feb 14, 2019 by Tom Karst
Government shutdown creating delays for imports
News coverage is ramping up about the potential effects on perishable imports caused by the government shutdown.
Jan 23, 2019 by Tom Karst
Not necessarily the Dow Jones average for produce prices
There is no Dow Jones Average for produce, unfortunately, but the quest to measure the market persists.
Jan 09, 2019 by Tom Karst
It always strawberry season somewhere
It is always strawberry season somewhere, isn’t it?
Jan 06, 2019 by Tom Karst
Number one is no surprise on the list of top states for produce
What is the relative importance of each state to the fresh produce industry?
Jan 02, 2019 by Tom Karst
Romaine reality in a graph
Check out the above chart showing the shortfall in shipments of romaine in early December compared with a year ago.
Dec 05, 2018 by Tom Karst
What is the sweet spot for organic produce price premium?
The premium paid for organic produce is a moving target, and it is far from standard for fresh produce commodities.
Dec 03, 2018 by Tom Karst
Romaine endures painful puns, but how fast will demand recover?
How quickly will romaine rebound?
Nov 28, 2018 by Tom Karst
The remarkable story of per capita avocado gains
Has there ever been a fresh produce item that has ascended per capita consumption levels as fast as the avocado?
Nov 07, 2018 by Tom Karst