Reefer Report: ‘Big Game’ Sunday also means truckloads of avocados
This Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles square off in the Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. The
Reefer Report: California Has Either Too Much Water or Not Enough
After years of drought, rain is welcome news for California farmers of every commodity. Within 12 months, Californian farmers have
Reefer Report: Georgia Ports report a record year for imports
The ports of Savannah and Brunswick, Georgia’s deepwater ports, together with inland terminals in Chatsworth, Bainbridge, and Columbus, are Georgia’s
Reefer Report: California goes from drought to too much rain
A series of atmospheric river events has brought much-needed rain to California and some relief to dried-out almond farmers. Multi-year
Reefer Report: Fruit and vegetable wrap-up
As the early stages of the 2023 produce season begin in southern latitudes, including Florida and Arizona, the 2022 calendar
Reefer Report: Avocado imports prepare for prime time at Super Bowl LVII
Avocados From Mexico are looking to make a touchdown on February 12, 2023. The Super Bowl is the biggest occasion
Reefer Report: Weather puts the squeeze on grapes this year
Like most produce growers in California, grape growers also faced various challenges in 2022. Katie Driver, Technical Services Manager for
Reefer Report: Truckload volumes of citrus return to normal after a slow start
According to USDA, weekly truckloads of citrus at the start of December were down 19% y/y underscoring what a difficult
Reefer Report: Reefer carriers head south for the winter
Last week, Church Brothers Farms in Salinas, CA, made the annual migration south to Yuma, AZ, where they will produce
Reefer Report: Growing water crisis brings lettuce production to a head
Around this time of the year, the production of leafy greens moves from major growing regions, including Salinas, CA, to
Reefer Report: California drought conditions bring lettuce to a head
Brokers and growers are finding ample capacity to move loads of fruit and vegetables from growing regions, with spot rates averaging $3.87/mile last week in California.
Reefer Report: Hurricane Ian puts the squeeze on citrus volumes.
Florida’s orange crop this year will be nearly a third smaller than last year and one of the smallest in