tomatoes

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Mastronardi completes 5th EFI certification

WASHINGTON – Mastronardi Produce BB #:115453 (sold under the SUNSET brand) has certified its fifth operation through Equitable Food Initiative....

5 years ago 4 minute read

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...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 4 minute read

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 1 minute read

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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