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Data-driven insights on the US produce import industry.
Jun 3, 2026 · 7 min read
Mexican Tomato Imports After the 2025 Antidumping Duty: What the Data Shows
US Census data shows the value of fresh-tomato imports from Mexico fell 35.7% in the antidumping duty's first five months (Aug-Dec 2025 vs 2024). What that figure does — and doesn't — prove.
Read more →May 31, 2026 · 7 min read
Get Daily USDA Produce Prices on Your Phone — Free
USDA publishes shipping-point and terminal market prices every reporting day — but you have to go get them. Here's how to have them pushed to your phone each morning instead, free.
Read more →May 23, 2026 · 8 min read
Michoacán: Mexico's Avocado and Berry Export Powerhouse (2026 Guide)
Michoacán generates 23% of Mexican produce export value on 15% of truck volume — one of the strongest value tilts of any Mexican state. Avocados drive 68% of it.
Read more →May 20, 2026 · 10 min read
Nogales, Arizona — The Sinaloa-Sonora Produce Gateway
Real shipment data, real importers — Nogales handles 43,246 produce truckloads in Q1 2026, 93.8% of Arizona's volume, with a top-15 US importer roster and top-10 Mexican shipper roster mapped from primary CBP records.
Read more →May 20, 2026 · 13 min read
San Luis, Arizona — The Yuma Leafy-Greens & Asparagus Corridor
Real shipment data — San Luis handles the Yuma-corridor specialty produce (leafy greens, asparagus, dates, brassicas) that Nogales doesn't touch. Top US importer roster, top Mexican shipper roster, and the Taylor Farms vertical-integration pipeline from Q1 2026 CBP records.
Read more →May 20, 2026 · 8 min read
Texas Border Crossings for Mexican Produce: Pharr, Laredo, Roma
Where Mexican produce actually crosses into Texas — Pharr leads with 60.9%, Laredo's avocado-berry corridor follows, Roma quietly handles specialty volume.
Read more →May 15, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Read a CBP Bill of Lading: A Buyer's Field Guide
Ocean Bills of Lading aren't what most US-Mexico produce buyers actually receive. Here's how to read both — the BoL and the Pedimento that replaces it for trucks.
Read more →May 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Persian Lime vs Tahiti Lime: Same Fruit, Two Names
4,252 truckloads, zero labeled "Tahiti." Mexico calls it Limón persa. Same Citrus latifolia. Plus how Key lime is the actually-different cultivar.
Read more →May 12, 2026 · 7 min read
Top US Watermelon Importers from Mexico (2026 Data)
Watermelon imports split 50/50 between Nogales and Pharr — the most balanced Mexican produce corridor. Top US buyers, suppliers, and origin states.
Read more →May 11, 2026 · 7 min read
Top US Importers of Mexican Onions (2026 Data)
92% of Mexican onion volume crosses through one US port. Tamaulipas grows 80% of it. Top buyers, suppliers, and why winter onion comes from one state.
Read more →May 8, 2026 · 8 min read
Sinaloa: Mexico's Largest Produce Export State (2026 Guide)
1 in 4 Mexican produce trucks crossing the US border come from Sinaloa. The exporters, US buyers, commodities, and border corridors that move the volume.
Read more →May 7, 2026 · 7 min read
What is CBP AMS Data and Why It Matters for Produce Buyers
CBP AMS is the Automated Manifest System for ocean freight only — but most US produce data isn't AMS. Here's what AMS, AAMS, ABI/ACE, and Pedimento each cover.
Read more →May 6, 2026 · 7 min read
FOB vs CIF Explained: A Produce Buyer's Pricing Guide
FOB and CIF are the two pricing conventions every produce buyer needs to know — but the produce industry uses FOB differently. Here's how it actually works.
Read more →May 5, 2026 · 7 min read
Top Mango Importers in the USA 2026
US mango imports run from Mexico (winter Ataulfo peak) plus Ecuador, Peru, and Vietnam. Top US buyers, border ports, varieties, and how to track CBP data.
Read more →May 4, 2026 · 7 min read
Top Cucumber Importers from Mexico in 2026
US fresh cucumber imports run through Mexico (year-round) and Canada (summer greenhouse). Top US buyers, shipment volumes, and how to track CBP data.
Read more →Apr 26, 2026 · 5 min read
Top Tomato Importers in 2026
The US imports tomatoes primarily from Mexico (81%) and Canada (17%). Here's how the market splits, who the major buyers are, and how to track shipment data.
Read more →Apr 19, 2026 · 6 min read
ProduceTradeIQ vs ImportGenius vs Panjiva — Which Is Best for Produce Importers?
Comparing the three main trade intelligence platforms for US produce importers. ProduceTradeIQ, ImportGenius, and Panjiva each serve different needs — here's an honest breakdown.
Read more →Apr 17, 2026 · 5 min read
USDA Inspection for Fresh Produce — What Importers Need to Know
USDA inspection is where shipments pass or fail. This guide covers who inspects, what they look for, what happens on rejection, and how grade standards affect your bottom line.
Read more →Apr 16, 2026 · 6 min read
US Produce Import Regulations 101 — What Every Importer Needs to Know
Importing fresh produce into the US means dealing with FDA, USDA, and CBP simultaneously. This practical guide covers Prior Notice, FSVP, APHIS inspections, customs entry, and common compliance pitfalls.
Read more →Apr 15, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Find Produce Suppliers in Mexico — A Practical Guide
Finding reliable produce suppliers in Mexico doesn't have to depend on referrals and trade shows. Here's a practical, data-driven approach to identifying proven Mexican exporters.
Read more →Apr 14, 2026 · 6 min read
McAllen, Texas — The #1 Produce Port in the United States
Why more fresh produce crosses the US-Mexico border here than anywhere else in the country — and what it means for importers.
Read more →Apr 14, 2026 · 5 min read
US Berry Import Trends 2026 — Strawberries, Blueberries & Raspberries
Mexico has become the dominant supplier of fresh berries to the US market. Here's how strawberry, blueberry, and raspberry imports are shaping up in 2026 and who the major buyers are.
Read more →Apr 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Top Bell Pepper & Chile Importers from Mexico in 2026
Mexico supplies the vast majority of bell peppers, jalapeños, serranos, and poblanos consumed in the US. Here's how the pepper import market works and who the major buyers are.
Read more →Apr 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Top Avocado Importers from Mexico in 2026
The US imports over 80% of its avocados from Mexico, primarily from Michoacan and Jalisco. Here's how to identify top importers, track shipment data, and find reliable suppliers.
Read more →Apr 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Top 5 US Importers of Persian Limes from Mexico (Early 2026 Data)
The top 5 US importers of Persian limes from Mexico, ranked by truckload volume from CBP customs data — with leading Mexican exporters, border corridors, and what the fragmented market structure means for buyers.
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