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FPAA addresses ‘falsehoods’ with tomato suspension agreement

It is important to correct several falsehoods and misconceptions that have been touted by the Florida Tomato Exchange in various...

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ProduceIQ: Fourth of July week brings rain, rising prices, and cherry deals

As families prepare for fireworks, cookouts, and long weekends, the fresh produce supply chain is navigating its own kind of...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review June 27, 2025  

The week started with a bang as C&S Wholesale Grocers and SpartanNash Company announced $1.77-billion merger plans.

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ProduceIQ: Markets face triple threat

As the summer produce season hits its stride, the agricultural industry finds itself caught in a storm of compounding pressures.

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review June 20, 2025  

President Trump's policies cause uncertainty, which is bad for business, but he delivered a new trade deal that should benefit...

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Legacy media still wants to scare with the Dirty Dozen 

Every year when the Environmental Working Group releases its Dirty Dozen list, we look at how legacy media covers the...

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ProduceIQ: ICE sizzles hotter than the demand for produce

The ProduceIQ Index shows produce demand is down, as are prices, as immigration enforcement and tariffs cause concerns.

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review June 13, 2025 

As the produce industry met in Washington, DC, the tomato suspension agreement debate heated up, and the 2025 “Dirty Dozen”...

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CEA group calls for stable tomato market 

Tom Stenzel, Executive Director of CEA Alliance, said members “strongly support renegotiation of the suspension agreement."

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IFPA CEO: Fresh produce needs to own the MAHA conversation 

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

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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...

3 weeks 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...

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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.

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The ‘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...

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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...

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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 Commission 

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

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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.

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