tariffs

The Produce Reporter Week in Review November 14, 2025 

Tariffs and the government shutdown have been in the news for many weeks, and both topics got major updates this...

8 months ago 4 minute read

U.S. to cut tariffs on bananas and other items from four countries 

The Trump administration announced trade deals with four Latin American countries, which would lower tariffs on items such as bananas. 

8 months ago 1 minute read

Produce industry headlines: November 12, 2025

Today, read about how younger shoppers are using AI for Thanksgiving planning, Associated Foods Stores expanding with Instacart, Harris Teeter's...

8 months ago 1 minute read

Produce industry headlines: November 7, 2025

Today we have analysis on the New York mayor-elect's government grocery plan, potential tariff refunds, blueberry trends, and more.

8 months ago 1 minute read

Peruvian citrus exports increase by 16% in 2025

United States purchased 108,000 tons of citrus from Peru, remaining the leader. However, it showed a 5 percent drop in...

10 months ago 4 minute read

CPMA welcomes removal of Canadian retaliatory tariffs on CUSMA-compliant produce

Prime Minister Mark Carney announces that Canada will remove retaliatory tariffs on CUSMA-compliant goods, including fresh produce.

11 months ago 1 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review August 8, 2025  

This week we analyze several acquisitions by private equity companies, and new tariffs that went into effect.

11 months ago 3 minute read

NRA urges food and beverages to be exempted from tariffs

National Restaurant Association President & CEO Michelle Korsmo says tariffs will impact restaurant operators and consumers.

11 months ago 3 minute read

New tariffs go into effect this week

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on July 31 expanding tariff measures against certain trading partners.

11 months ago 3 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review July 25, 2025  

It’s another week with updates on tariffs and the tomato suspension agreement, and there’s a tariff deadline coming next week.

12 months ago 4 minute read

North American produce industry urges U.S., Canada, and Mexico leaders to resolve tariff disputes

In a letter to U.S., Mexican, and Canadian leaders, the groups stressed the interdependence of the North American produce supply...

12 months ago 4 minute read

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...

1 year 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 year 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...

1 year 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...

1 year 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

1 year 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.

1 year 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...

1 year ago 3 minute read

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