tomatoes
NatureSweet celebrates America’s 250th with cherry tomato packaging
NatureSweet honors America’s 250th anniversary with its limited-time-only NatureSweet America’s 250 pack of tomatoes grown in the USA.
Mastronardi to celebrate USA 250th with patriotic Sunset Flavor Bombs packaging
A limited-edition Flavor Bombs package celebrates the national milestone and U.S. greenhouses producing one of America's favorite tomatoes.
Produce industry headlines: June 1, 2026
Read about Costco's strong Q2, Sprouts' expansion plans, grocery executive changes in May, economic concerns in foodservice, and more.
Best in Blue Book Awards Spring 2026: Tomatoes
We are thrilled to announce the Spring 2026 Best in Blue Book awards. This prestigious recognition honors the top ~1% of companies.
Oppy projects strong volume of Oceanside Pole tomatoes starting in June
The 2026 crop is expected to deliver about 2.1 million cases of rounds and 750,000 cases of Romas, with peak...
South Georgia starts tomato, bell pepper harvests
Southern Georgia bell pepper harvest is already underway, and tomato harvest starts now for crops that were planted after the...
NatureSweet introduces Golden Cherub tomatoes
NatureSweet is expanding its Cherubs portfolio with the launch of Golden Cherubs, a vibrant new golden grape tomato.
Produce industry headlines: May 20, 2026
Read about the retailers that scored high in a reputation ranking, T&T Supermarket's California entry, Wendy's new CEO, and more.
Pete Pappas & Sons now offers Tasti-Lee tomatoes
Flavorful Brands and Pete Pappas & Sons Inc. enter into a licensing agreement expanding availability of premium round tomato, Tasti-Lee.
ProduceIQ: El Niño watch heats up as produce markets shift
Record-high Eastern Pacific Ocean temperatures are signaling that a Super El Niño climate pattern may form this summer.
Produce industry headlines: May 15, 2026
Links this Friday include Allegiance Retail Services' new CEO, Amazon's Prime-first strategy, Misfits Market's ESG progress, and more.
ProduceIQ: Florida supply brings long-awaited tomato relief
While a few commodities are finally trending in the right direction, others remain stubbornly volatile as the industry looks towards...
Tomato prices dropping as volume rises in several regions
Roma and round tomato prices are much lower. Production has increased in Central Florida; all tomato varieties are ample.
Mastronardi Produce’s Sunset Tomato Branch wins CPMA Packaging Innovation Award
The Sunset Tomato Branch distinctive triangular carrier is designed to mimic the natural branching structure of tomatoes on the vine.
ProduceIQ: Wildfires, weather strain Southeast produce as tomato prices soar
Drought and wind supercharge wildfires in Georgia and North Florida, as much of the Southeast is experiencing extreme drought.
Tomato update: Round availability remains at critically low level
Markon Cooperative reports prices are elevated, and tomato supplies remain extremely tight, as freezes in Mexico keep volumes critically low.
DMB Packing hires Gulf Sierra Marketing for tomato sales
Led by Scott and Donna Vaughan, Gulf Sierra Marketing has over 30 years of experience in sales and marketing for...
ProduceIQ: No green jacket for produce buyers this week
There is widespread concern within the produce industry that the Middle East effects have already begun to inflate the costs...
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