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Severe pallet shortages are inflicting a widespread effect on the produce industry — including the availability of produce to consumers.

For the past couple of weeks a certain specialty has been topping the charts on PMG — namely, loquat!

Cooler summer temperatures and hailstorms have cut expectations for the New Zealand apple crop, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

U.S. avocado per capita consumption could rise from 9 pounds per capita in 2021 to 11 pounds in five years, according to a new avocado market analysis by Rabobank.

The Giumarra Cos. completed an autonomous trucking test in partnership with San Diego-based autonomous trucking leader TuSimple and the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler, Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc.

Jacobs Farm del Cabo is introducing paper-based clamshells under its del Cabo brand as an alternative to clamshells made from single-use plastic.

Episode 46 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features two conversations.

In the produce aisle, “I want credit!” is a common lament.

This week’s episode of Packer Insight focuses on the honorees of the annual Women in Produce special section that features influential industry leaders.

Chicago-based Numerator has launched a new holiday sentiment study to understand the impact of the pandemic and vaccination status on upcoming holiday celebrations.