tomatoes

Lipman Family Farms acquires SoCal repacker

Lipman Family Farms has acquired Inland Premium Packers, a tomato repacking operation in Riverside, California.

1 week ago 3 minute read

Pure Flavor Cherry Picked collection earns taste awards

Three varieties within Pure Flavor's Cherry Picked collection have earned recognition from the International Taste Institute in Brussels.

2 weeks ago 3 minute read

Lipman Family Farms marks decade of organic brand at OPS

When Grown True and the Organic Produce Summit launched in 2016, organic produce was emerging as a mainstream, mass-market grocery...

3 weeks ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Heat is on as cherries say goodbye

Although the current heat isn't expected to disrupt produce supplies, prolonged extreme temperatures could affect crops later this month.

3 weeks ago 3 minute read

Pure Flavor Rocco Reds wins award

Pure Flavor's Rocco Reds, The Chef's Tomato, has received a Superior Taste Award from the International Taste Institute in Brussels,...

1 month ago 3 minute read

U.S. ITC affirms antidumping order on Mexican tomatoes

The U.S. International Trade Commission affirms that dumped imports of tomatoes from Mexico continue to threaten the U.S. tomato industry.

1 month ago 5 minute read

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.

2 months ago 2 minute read

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.

2 months ago 2 minute read

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.

2 months ago 2 minute read

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.

2 months ago 2 minute read

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...

2 months ago 3 minute read

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...

3 months ago 1 minute read

NatureSweet introduces Golden Cherub tomatoes

NatureSweet is expanding its Cherubs portfolio with the launch of Golden Cherubs, a vibrant new golden grape tomato.

3 months ago 3 minute read

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.

3 months ago 2 minute read

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.

3 months ago 3 minute read

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.

3 months ago 4 minute read

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.

3 months ago 2 minute read

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...

3 months ago 4 minute read

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