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Tomato prices rise, showing signs for strong Q4
The tomato industry has weathered the pandemic well, and this fall, both volume and prices are higher than the past...
ProduceIQ: Overall prices continue to drop
Predictably, industry prices fell further. The downward trend will likely continue this week as demand remains low. We have a...
ProduceIQ: Industry prices falling for Halloween
Prices have descended as production transitions South. Markets are expected to fall further the week before Halloween as new areas...
Florida group launches site to report Mexican tomato violators
PRESS RELEASE: Maitland, FL, October 19, 2020 – The Florida Tomato Exchange BB #:162441 recently launched TomatoMonitor.com, which allows individuals...
Nature Sweet faces the coronavirus
Produce shoppers will recognize San Antonio, TX-based NatureSweet BB #:152351 as a familiar source of smaller—often bite-sized—packaged tomatoes, with alluring...
Mastronardi completes 5th EFI certification
WASHINGTON – Mastronardi Produce BB #:115453 (sold under the SUNSET brand) has certified its fifth operation through Equitable Food Initiative....
Robotic harvesting: The future comes closer
The U.S. produce industry seems to be trapped in a race against time. Will it solve its labor difficulties—exacerbated but...
Mexican agri-food exports grew more than 4 percent in the first half of 2020
Mexico’s food exports surged 4 percent above last year for the first half of 2020 despite the pandemic, and while...
Tomato border inspections: So far, so good
The big news in the fresh tomato industry for the past year has been the renegotiated Tomato Suspension Agreement, signed...
Strong consumer demand props up tomato market
The pandemic effect on the tomato market may be good for everyone involved. Volume is up, but with consumer demand...
Oppy begins Oceanside Pole tomato summer harvest
Oppy BB #:116424 is ushering in the summer season with highly-anticipated Oceanside Pole label roma and round tomatoes, with harvest...
USDA proposes adding Romas to Florida tomato marketing order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing changes to the handling requirements under the federal marketing order for tomatoes grown...
Tomato price rise unrelated to pandemic
Tomatoes volumes are in a downward trend in June, which is causing prices to be higher than previous years for...
Markon Crops Report: Holiday demand returns for many items
Many fruits and vegetables are starting to see stronger demand with some restaurants opening back up and Memorial Day holiday...
Markon crops report: Lettuce, strawberries offer high quality at low prices
Most crops have a hard time adjusting to changing demand, so the pandemic, which shut down most restaurant dining rooms...
Tomato prices on the rise
Tomato prices are on the rise as spring volumes are well below average. F.O.B.s from Mexico have doubled in the...
COVID-19 hits Florida growers hard
With foodservice demand drastically reduced and retail not able to make up the difference, many fruit and vegetable producers are...
As restaurants close, so goes lettuce and tomato demand
Lettuce and tomato volumes and prices dropped in the past few weeks as consumer demand cratered following the shutdown of...
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