Tag: Avocados
Avocado Volumes Rebound in First Weeks of 2023
Volumes of Hass avocados in the U.S. were up 16.5% year-to-date as of Feb. 19, according to the Hass Avocado Board.
What Happens if the U.S. Suspends Mexican Avocado Exports Again?
The U.S. government halted imports of new-harvest avocados from Mexico for nearly a week after a U.S. inspector was threatened, months ahead of one of the highest-consumption days for the product. While the USDA’s Animal …
FI Fast Break audio news: Feb. 16, 2022
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine America’s bird flu outbreak, inflation, and more. The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break News – Feb. 16, 2022 The FI Fast …
How Much Inflation Can Consumers Handle?
Inflation at the grocery store continues to rise — and consumers are noticing. In fact, the CPI food at home index rose 7.4 percent over the last 12 months, according to The Bureau of Labor …
Avocado Volumes on the Rise While Prices Decline
While Americans are paying more for everything from lumber to computer parts, and with most of the food industry contending with price increases, one surprising exception can be found: avocados. While often considered one of …
Cinco de Mayo 2021 Highlights Thriving Avocado Market
Nothing says Cinco de Mayo like tacos and guacamole, and this year avocados appear to be plentiful – at least in the near term. Some 100 million Americans are expected to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, …
Avocado Market Strength Continues Despite Biden Climate Change Headwinds
Despite its unassuming appearance and a flavor described sometimes as subtle or muted, the avocado’s growth in popularity has been quite an attention grabber. Whether it’s the fruit’s superfood status, the rise of guacamole as …
Key Crops Impacted by Extreme Weather
Several crops are suffering from the effects of severe weather over the last month or so. Rice Arkansas’ rice harvest is off to a slow start because of weather not conductive to drying grain and …