tomatoes

Pure Flavor acquires CEA grower MightyVine

Leamington, ON (September 7th, 2023) – Continuing its growth path fueling significant plans for expansion, Pure Flavor BB #:170379 announces...

2 years ago 4 minute read

NatureSweet, Barilla partner on recipes for digital platforms

NatureSweet Tomatoes and Barilla Pasta Partner on two Major Digital Platforms to Create Easy and Quick Lunch Ideas for Parents...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Lipman showcases fresh-cut produce at IFPA’s Foodservice show

Lipman’s Fresh-Cut Vegetables Will Delight Chefs and Foodservice Operators    IMMOKALEE, FL (JULY 25, 2023) – Lipman Family Farms BB...

2 years ago 2 minute read

The LGBTQ+ sandwich

Although I do not wish to inflame already sensitive nerves, I will remark that I recently discovered the LBGTQ+ sandwich....

2 years ago 3 minute read

Climate lessons as tomato prices soar in India

Tomatoes have become unaffordable for many in India, even though they are a mainstay of the nation’s superb cuisine. Usually...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Mexico boosts tomato exports to U.S. by 26%

It is not exactly news to the produce industry that Mexican exports of tomatoes have been on the increase. Export...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Are nightshades being unfairly targeted by social media?

You didn’t hear it first from me. Everything is bad for you: alcohol, caffeine, tobacco, meat, fat, sugar, artificial sweeteners,...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Oceanside Pole gears up for ripe season with Oppy

Unveiling expanded operations, volume expectations and unmatched taste Oceanside, Calif. — The only pole-grown operation west of the Mississippi, Oceanside...

2 years ago 3 minute read

FTE: The Tomato Suspension Agreement must be terminated

MAITLAND, FL – June 16, 2023: Today, the Florida Tomato Exchange BB #:162441 filed a request with the U.S. Department...

2 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Glorious spuds have never been more expensive

At $28, an 80-count Russet potato market continues to be 60 percent higher than prior years. And unfortunately for potato...

2 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Prices dropping despite weather problems

The U.S. has a nearly 90 percent chance of seeing El Nino weather trends persist this summer. So what does...

2 years ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: Spring showers now affecting East Coast harvests

More wet Southeast weather is in the forecast this week—welcome news for drought-weary Florida, but not as joyful news for...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Sunset releases the Fifth Taste: Umami Bombs snacking tomatoes

Kingsville, ON (April 24, 2023) – Mastronardi Produce BB #:115453 has revealed its latest product launch with the addition of...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Florida tomato industry seeks nominations for committee

Maitland, FL – The Florida Tomato Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, May 10, for tomato producers to...

2 years ago 2 minute read

GRAPHIC: Tomatoes by the numbers

Tomatoes are one of the most popular produce items, led by the Plum and Roma varieties, but volumes have been...

2 years ago 1 minute read

ProduceIQ: Cold front pushes off Spring demand

Spring has sprung, but the cold weather missed its exit cue. A cold front is sweeping the U.S. early this...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Sound Agriculture to release new tomato variety using ‘On-Demand Breeding’

EMERYVILLE, CA – Today, Sound Agriculture announced the launch of the Summer Swell tomato, a new slicing tomato variety with...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Fresh produce stars in Mexico’s record 2022 ag exports

In 2022, Mexican agricultural exports registered a new record with a value of $50.1 billion compared to the $44.7 billion...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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