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The Produce Reporter Week in Review June 13, 2025Ā 

As the produce industry met in Washington, DC, the tomato suspension agreement debate heated up, and the 2025 ā€œDirty Dozenā€...

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CEA group calls for stable tomato marketĀ 

Tom Stenzel, Executive Director of CEA Alliance, said members ā€œstrongly support renegotiation of the suspension agreement."

2 days ago 3 minute read

IFPA CEO: Fresh produce needs to own the MAHA conversationĀ 

In this time of Make America Healthy Again, fresh produce needs to establish itself as the whole food solution, says...

4 days ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Tropical Storm Alvin soaks Mexican grapes

As we head into mid-June, the produce market is buzzing with seasonal transitions, weather-driven surprises, and promising forecasts. From tropical...

5 days ago 4 minute read

FTE: Ending tomato suspension agreement protects all U.S. tomato producers

The core issue is the proven dumping by Mexican growers, which violates legal agreements and harms U.S. farmers, said Robert...

5 days ago 3 minute read
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The Produce Reporter Week in Review June 6, 2025

A deeper look at online grocery's projected growth and how Aldi doubles down on its consumer value proposition.

1 week ago 3 minute read
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The ā€˜Age of Intelligence’ offers an opportunity to advance food safety

The world is on the brink of significant transition due to the possibilities of AI – and the agriculture industry...

2 weeks ago 3 minute read
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ProduceIQ: All eyes on the tropics as Atlantic hurricane season kicks off

The ProduceIQ Index dropped -8 percent over the past week, its steepest weekly decline this year, yet it remains at...

2 weeks ago 4 minute read
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The Produce Reporter Week in Review May 30, 2025

Pamela Riemenschneider returns to Week in Review to discuss the MAHA Report, tariffs in the produce department, and a cheeky...

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The next steps for the MAHA CommissionĀ 

When the Trump administration released its MAHA Commission report, there were several positive aspects for the fresh produce industry.

2 weeks ago 4 minute read
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ProduceIQ: Cherries take a hit, but peaches start strong

As summer approaches rapidly, produce markets across North America are undergoing a transition with shifting weather patterns.

3 weeks ago 5 minute read
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The Produce Reporter Week in Review May 23, 2025Ā 

We have a diet and lifestyle health crisis, and MAHA is the first time in generations that government acknowledges it...

3 weeks ago 3 minute read
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California distributor uses AI-ordering to grow its businessĀ 

Artificial intelligence is helping a Lake Tahoe-area produce distributor process orders more efficiently and grow its business.

3 weeks ago 2 minute read
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Adapt or fall behind: Why the produce industry must embrace data now

In a new era where precision, speed, and transparency are everything, reluctance by the produce industry to adapt is no...

3 weeks ago 3 minute read
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ProduceIQ: Fresh produce prices shift as Memorial Day demand builds

As Memorial Day approaches, fresh produce demand is heating up, despite some simmering concerns over tariffs and shifting weather patterns.

4 weeks ago 4 minute read
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The Produce Reporter Week in Review May 16, 2025Ā 

Consumers remain angry about food inflation and expect it to be much worse than it is.Ā Retailers have a challenge in...

4 weeks ago 3 minute read
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Consumer behavior shows lingering pain from inflationĀ 

The pain of food inflation continues to drive consumer behavior, even when that pain has largely stopped, according to Circana...

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ProduceIQ: Cherry season starts with a bang

The ProduceIQ Index was catapulted by the start of cherry season, which began at record-high prices and a 25 percent...

1 month ago 4 minute read

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