U.S. strawberry processors are under pressure due to rising costs and increased imports.

2026-04-13 00:00

California strawberry processors are currently under pressure in 2026 due to lower field prices, which are being offset by higher labor costs and increased competition from imports. The field prices for grade 1 fruit have opened at approximately US$0.58 per pound, which is lower than last year's levels. However, this decrease in field prices has not resulted in lower...

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