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Mexican avocado industry launches ‘Path to Sustainability’

The Avocado Institute of Mexico launched its "Path to Sustainability," a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing environmental stewardship

1 week ago 6 minute read

USTR revises structure in maritime fees decision 

IFPA issued the following statement after the U.S. Trade Representative announced its decision to implement a new fee structure

1 week ago 2 minute read

Court of International Trade affirms dumping by Mexican tomato industry

The Court of International Trade today confirmed the Department of Commerce’s recent findings that Mexicans dumped tomatoes

1 week ago 2 minute read

Taylor Farms responds to outbreak lawsuits

“Taylor Farms product WAS NOT the source of the referenced 2024 E. Coli outbreak,” said Taylor Farms in a statement...

1 week ago 2 minute read

Marler Clark files multiple E. coli lawsuits against Taylor Farms

Marler Clark filed two Indiana and one Missouri Federal E. coli O157:H7 lawsuits against Taylor Farms on behalf of two children and one adult

1 week ago 6 minute read

Mexican tomatoes associations criticize intent to end tomato suspension agreement

The Department of Commerce’s decision to withdraw from the 2019 U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement is not a victory for anyone

1 week ago 3 minute read

Viva Fresh hits record highs for 10 year show

The Texas International Produce Association celebrated the 10th anniversary of Viva Fresh with its biggest event yet.

1 week ago 1 minute read

Divine Flavor transitions grapes from South America to Mexico

Divine Flavor will shift its table grape attention from Chile to their principal growing regions of Jalisco and Sonora, Mexico.

1 week ago 6 minute read

Banana industry works for tariff exemption 

Tom Stenzel, executive director of BANA, said he and BANA members are working with government leaders to gain an exemption...

1 week ago 2 minute read

TIPA to host webinar on the future of fresh supply chain execution

TIPA invites produce professionals to a webinar April 17 for a deep dive into “on time and in full” in...

1 week ago 2 minute read

NRA: Off-premises dining more popular than ever

Nearly 75% of all restaurant traffic now happens off-premises—meaning that almost 3 out of 4 restaurant orders are taken to...

1 week ago 4 minute read

FPAA: Duties on Mexican tomatoes hurts consumers

American consumers will pay significantly more for their preferred tomatoes if duties go into place on U.S. importers of Mexican...

1 week ago 2 minute read

Mastronardi Produce packaging honored at CPMA 2025

Mastronardi Produce takes home the coveted Packaging Innovation Award for their new paper lettuce bag at this year's CPMA

1 week ago 1 minute read

CPMA president delivers 2025 State of the Industry address: From resilience to transformation

CPMA President Ron Lemaire called on the fresh produce industry to move from a mindset of resilience to one of...

1 week ago 5 minute read

Study shows consumers taking GLP-1s for weight loss increase produce purchases

Acosta Group is sharing the results of its recent GLP-1 study, focusing on consumers using the medications to support weight...

1 week ago 7 minute read

EV Produce expands product line, U.S. distribution network

EV Produce International, a leading importer of Mexican-grown limes and chayote, has expanded to bolster its import and shipping operations.

1 week ago 3 minute read

CMI Orchards boosts apple and cherry volume, adds personnel, to relocate headquarters

CMI Orchards announces a series of transformative updates that further solidify its position as one of the world’s premier fruit...

1 week ago 3 minute read

AeroFarms now offers Micro Bok Choy

AeroFarms, the leading supplier of microgreens to the U.S. retail market, announced the launch of its newest microgreen: Micro Bok...

1 week ago 3 minute read

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