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"Less risk-sensitive partners will help us maintain continuity of supply"
3+ hour, 39+ min ago (244+ words) "Less risk-sensitive partners will help us maintain continuity of supply"FreshPlaza In the wake of the outbreak of war in the Gulf, the fresh produce trade in the United Arab Emirates is facing logistical disruptions, while the market is heavily…...
Truck rates strengthen in Texas following weekend cold
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (259+ words) Some in the Texas produce industry are breathing a sigh of relief following chilly temperatures over the weekend. "The weather situation in South Texas is fortunately not as critical as it could have been," says Steven Leal with S&J…...
Mexican avocado prices down 27% as U.S. exports reach 127,000 tons
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (290+ words) Mexican avocado prices down 27% as U.S. exports reach 127,000 tons'FreshPlaza Avocado prices in Mexico City declined by nearly 27 per cent year on year, driven by higher domestic availability, while exports to the United States increased ahead of the Super Bowl Retail and…...
Global liner schedule reliability slips to 62.8% in December 2025
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (222+ words) Global liner schedule reliability slips to 62.8% in December 2025FreshPlaza Sea-Intelligence has released issue 173 of its Global Liner Performance report, presenting schedule reliability data through December 2025 The report analyses performance across 34 trade lanes and more than 60 carriers The following summary highlights selected…...
Oregon restores container services supporting cranberry exports
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (341+ words) The United States' only international container gateway in Oregon has resumed operations following the start of service by the Oregon Container Terminal (OCT) at Terminal 6 in Portland on January 7. Operations transferred from the Port of Portland to Harbor Industrial Services…...
U.S. import oversight questioned under FSVP enforcement
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (289+ words) This "appears from examination" standard applies at the border and differs from the domestic provision under Section 301(a) of the Act, which prohibits the introduction into interstate commerce of food that is adulterated or misbranded. As a result, imported fresh fruit…...
Mexico crossings shape avocado, berry and vegetable markets
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (145+ words) You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker). You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site. If you keep getting this message, please enable cookies in your browser. Fresh produce…...