Agronometrics in charts: Strawberry price rises 37% in the US

Published 2023년 8월 3일

Tridge summary

Due to heavy rainfall in California, strawberry fields in Watsonville and Salinas experienced significant damage, resulting in a loss of two to three months of the growing season and estimated damages of around $200 million. As a result, the average daily strawberry prices in the US increased by 37.14%, rising from $8.75 to $12. Currently, strawberries from Santa Maria are running low, and the fall harvest is expected to begin in late July or early August, but Salinas and Watsonville strawberries are experiencing a decrease in fruit size.

Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

Average daily strawberry prices in the US have risen by 37.14%, representing an increase of US$3.25 compared to the values registered on July 14, from US$8.75 to US$12. Due to a series of atmospheric rivers in California during the winter and spring seasons, torrential rain inundated the strawberry fields of Watsonville and Salinas, causing the loss of two to three months of the growing season. During the first evaluations of this year, damages were estimated for a total of US$200 million in crops, property and equipment. Although volumes gained momentum despite the delayed start to the season, the California Strawberry Commission officially verified a minimum of $100 ...

Source: MXfruit