Union, Kroger and Albertsons reach agreement after five months of talks

A tentative contract agreement has been reached for more than 45,000 Southern California grocery workers.

July 07 , 2025

Trump says migrant farmworkers can stay if employers "vouch" for them

July 07 , 2025

Florida Tomato Exchange says TSA ‘failed in its basic purpose’ of ensuring fair trade

FTE Executive Vice President Robert Guenther emphasized the importance of ending decades of trade practices he describes as “dumping” Mexican tomatoes below cost, which has harmed U.S. agriculture.

July 07 , 2025

Trump signs agriculture-heavy bill as farm groups applaud funding boost

Farm and specialty crop groups are praising the new bill for boosting research, exports, and tax relief, though some say more work remains.

July 07 , 2025

Listeria-linked frozen blueberries were recovered before retail, supplier says

Georgia-based Alma Pak LLC voluntarily recalled frozen berries after detecting Listeria, no product reached the retail market.

July 04 , 2025

U.S. mango supply from Mexico, Dominican Republic on track to grow

Mango shipments from Mexico and the Dominican Republic are trending higher this year, with millions already delivered and months left in the season.

July 04 , 2025

Colombia Avocado Board launches “Avocados From Colombia” brand in the U.S.

The new branding includes a refreshed website, updated trade show materials, and expanded educational and promotional resources.

July 04 , 2025

U.S., Vietnam strike trade deal as tariff deadline looms

The U.S. and Vietnam reached a trade agreement where Vietnam will allow U.S. goods to enter its market at zero tariffs.

July 03 , 2025

FDA issues Class I recall of organic blueberries over Listeria risk

The FDA's Class I classification means there's “a reasonable probability” that use of or exposure to the products will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

July 03 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Honeycrisp apple prices soar as supply gaps tighten market

The current spike is a textbook case of market tightening: low harvest, limited imports, and sticky consumer demand meeting the realities of constrained shelf space and retailer economics.

July 03 , 2025