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