Reefer Report: Truckload volumes of produce are trending around 2016 levels
According to the USDA, weekly truckload volumes of produce are currently around 2016 levels and down by 13% compared to
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: Supplies of California winter vegetables could be tight for Thanksgiving
You might be surprised to find some winter vegetables in tight supply this Thanksgiving weekend. The list includes celery, broccoli,
Reefer Report: The start of Florida’s berry harvest is delayed to Thanksgiving
Following Hurricane Ian’s devastating impact on Florida, strawberry growers are still assessing the fallout as strawberry planting restarts. According to
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: Hurricane Ian dampens the start of the produce season
Even though it’s Florida’s slack season for truckload volumes of fruit and vegetables, the damage resulting from Hurricane Ian is
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
Reefer Report: Pumpkins put some spice into reefer volumes
With the start of fall and Halloween just a few weeks away, we are officially in the pumpkin spice season.
Reefer Report: The mega-drought in the west reaches its twenty-third year
The U.S Bureau of Reclamation is insisting that western states take more drastic measures to conserve water.
Reefer Report: Apple harvests are underway
According to USDA refrigerated data, apples rank second in overall refrigerated volume in the U.S. The state of Washington supplies over 85% of the yearly apple volume.
Reefer Report: Higher food costs redirect foot traffic at the grocery store
The pains of high inflation are highlighting how consumers are managing their food budgets and where they are focusing their spending.