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.

2 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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...

3 weeks 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...

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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...

1 month ago 4 minute read

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.

1 month ago 2 minute read

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.

1 month ago 2 minute read

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.

2 months ago 3 minute read

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.

2 months ago 2 minute read

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...

2 months ago 2 minute read

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...

2 months ago 4 minute read
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