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Pallet shortages put fresh produce supply at risk
May 20, 2021 May 20, 2021
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There is an acute pallet shortage affecting the fresh produce industry.
According to the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), a multitude of issues are impacting pallet availability, including the availability of lumber to repair and build new pallets; the escalating price of lumber; lack of available trucks to relocate pallets, and diverted resources towards ensuring inventory of certain non-perishables related to the pandemic.
Based on data gathered by the CPMA, the shortage of lumber and wood products has increased the cost of raw lumber by 200 to 350 per cent, affecting the cost of pallets.
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According to www.agweb.com, the new Comprehensive and Progress Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership was formed after the U.S. withdrew from TPP talks during the Trump administration.
The trade pact now includes 11 countries, including Australia, Canada, Mexico and Japan.
The Trump Administration abandoned the TPP in favor of a one-on-one approach.
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Thursday Apr 29th, 2021 From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update. Some agricultural groups would like U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to reconsider some previous trade deals, including the Trans Pacific Partnership.
According to www.agweb.com, the new Comprehensive and Progress Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership was formed after the U.S. withdrew from TPP talks during the Trump administration.
The trade pact now includes 11 countries, including Australia, Canada, Mexico and Japan.
The Trump Administration abandoned the TPP in favor of a one-on-one approach.