Reefer report: Restauranteurs eye storm clouds on the horizon

The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) remained below 100 in contraction territory in May. However, with a slight

Reefer report: The National Cherry Festival is home to the world’s largest cherry pie

The National Cherry Festival, held in Traverse City, MI, is annually rated as one of North America’s top 100 Festivals

Reefer report: The blueberry capital of the world comes alive

All Hammonton, NJ, blueberry farmers will answer the same regarding weather and geographic location. The blueberry picking and packing season

Reefer report: Freight corridors on I-95 feature in six of the top 25 “Busiest Corridors in the U.S.”

The 2023 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard provides valuable insights into the changing traffic patterns in major U.S. freight markets. It

Reefer report: One in five consumers plan on grilling more this summer

The peak hot dog season is in July, National Hot Dog Month. During this time, Americans are expected to consume

Reefer report: A record year forecast for avocado production

California avocado production is, so far this season, the best since the start of the Pandemic in 2020. According to

Reefer report: Watermelon season rolls on

Growers are reporting heavier plantings in Northern Florida, Georgia, and Indiana this year, which means the season could run through

Reefer report: The U.S. cold storage market is expected to grow at a double-digit clip through 2031

A research report from Skyquest, a global market intelligence, innovation management, and commercialization organization, expects the U.S. cold storage market

Reefer report: Festival season is coming to a farm near you

Understanding the demand for produce is critical to understanding supply and demand, and a great place to start is your

Reefer report: Blueberry season delivers healthy benefits

Blueberry bushes can grow all over the U.S.; farmers in 26 states produce blueberries commercially. However, more than 98% of

Reefer Report: Cherries live in the fast lane

The cherry season in California, a crucial period for the agricultural industry, has already begun its peak which will stretch into mid to late June.

Reefer report: California cherry growers expect a much shorter and more normal season

Typically, the season sees the first fruits ripening by the end of April, with shipments wrapping up by mid to