tariffs

dunnhumby study shows Canadian and Mexican consumers plan to buy fewer U.S. grocery products

71% of Canadian and 43% of Mexican consumers report they will buy fewer U.S. grocery products in 2025 according to...

4 weeks ago 5 minute read

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...

1 month ago 1 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review May 16, 2025 

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

2 months ago 3 minute read

Walmart to start raising prices due to tariffs   

Walmart said it plans to raise prices this month, including fresh produce, as it passes onto consumers cost increases due...

2 months ago 2 minute read

DAT: Truckload volumes, rates slipped in April

Spot truckload freight volumes declined in April as demand dropped for trucking services, said DAT Freight & Analytics

2 months ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review May 9, 2025  

One of the most interesting sessions during IFPA's annual retail conference was evaluating the Trump administration’s first 100 days.

2 months ago 3 minute read

Industry leaders assess first 100 days of Trump administration 

An expert panel gave its assessment of Trump’s first 100 days during the International Fresh Produce Association Retail Conference May...

2 months ago 3 minute read

NGA warns tariffs could harm independent grocers

NGA sent a letter to FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson calling for close monitoring and enforcement action in response to tariffs...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Technomic: Tariffs rattle restaurant operators

Considerable uncertainty has entered the market with the introduction and partial 90-day pause of tariffs, as well as shifting narratives

2 months ago 1 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review April 25, 2025 

Retail consultant Pamela Riemenschneider returns to Week in Review as we discuss why online grocery is booming and tariffs

2 months ago 1 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review April 18, 2025  

Tariff discussions diverge between North and South, and the tomato industry starts another chapter of suspension agreement battles. 

2 months ago 5 minute read

Some tariff clarity revealed at Viva Fresh

With the tariff landscape changing weekly, so are the adjustments that fresh produce companies must make.

2 months ago 3 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...

2 months 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...

3 months ago 2 minute read

BANA warns of $250MM price increase on bananas due to tariffs

BANA says the cost of America’s favorite fruit could go up by as much as $250 million a year under...

3 months ago 3 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review April 11, 2025 

What would the week be without tariff news? We had more. We also heard from Walmart executives on their digital...

3 months ago 3 minute read

FPAA discusses trade, tariffs, and food safety at annual Spring Policy Summit

FPAA recently brought together industry leaders, experts, and partners for its annual Spring Policy Summit

3 months ago 4 minute read

Trump announces 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs

President Donald Trump announced in a 90-day pause on newly implemented country-specific reciprocal tariffs—except those applied to China.

3 months ago 1 minute read

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