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The FPAA's response to the intention to terminate the Tomato Suspension Agreement

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas said the U.S. Department of Commerce's plan will lead to consumers paying more for vine-ripened, specialty, and Roma tomatoes. 
April 16 , 2025

Elevate your guac game: Naturipe's Avocados are fresh, creamy, and now, always in season

Naturipe Farms is bringing even more delicious, high-quality avocados to the table with a strong, reliable supply from Colombia — so you can enjoy perfectly ripe Hass avocados all year long.
April 16 , 2025

Chilean citrus exports to increase 11% this season as promotions in US grow

The Chilean Citrus Fruit Committee will launch promotional campaigns for clementines, mandarins, lemons, and oranges in the U.S.A. and for lemons in Japan to increase the consumption of Chilean citrus.
April 16 , 2025

Warm weather boosts commercial volumes of UK strawberries

The strawberries, currently being picked, are produced by The Summer Berry Company, located in Colworth, near Chichester, West Sussex.
April 16 , 2025

Suspension of U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement a "major victory" for U.S. ag

The Florida Tomato Exchange says that despite five suspension agreements since 1996, Mexican tomato companies have continued to dump products into the U.S. market.
April 16 , 2025

Fertilizer Catalyst Market projected to increase $1.2 billion in 10 years

Despite the changes in global trade and inflation, there's been a surge in the fertilizer catalyst market in the Asia-Pacific.
April 16 , 2025

Brazil's 2024/25 orange harvest one of the worst in 37 years

Drier weather, higher temperatures, and greening disease are the main drivers behind this season's low production.
April 16 , 2025

Southern Hemisphere fruit exporters express "significant concern" in letter to Trump

In the letter, SHAFFE explains to the U.S. leader that the fresh fruit trade is particularly complex. It is conditioned by seasonal and regional factors that require a well-functioning market to ensure year-round availability.
April 15 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. farm numbers hit a historic low- USDA

Several converging factors are the driving force behind this decline. As smaller enterprises continue to struggle to remain profitable, they are frequently acquired by larger businesses, farm consolidation remains a significant factor.
April 15 , 2025

TIPA shares contributions to Texas fresh produce industry at Viva Fresh 2025

At this year's Viva Fresh Expo, which took place April 10-12 in Houston, Texas, Dante Galeazzi, the President of TIPA, spoke about the association's mission and work in the state. 
April 15 , 2025