Latest News From Florida Tomatoes

Enforcement crucial to tomato deal
Enforcement crucial to tomato deal

With a new tomato suspension agreement now affirmed by the U.S. International Trade Commission, the industry hopes it can achieve some pricing stability for its product.

West Coast Tomato invests in workers
West Coast Tomato invests in workers

Palmetto, Fla.-based West Coast Tomato LLC is focusing on worker safety, said Bob Spencer, vice president of sales.

Immokalee Produce sees product shift
Immokalee Produce sees product shift

Immokalee Produce Shippers Inc. is selling more grape and cherry medley tomatoes.

Michael Schadler
FPAA's tomato suspension agreement confusion

Groups such as the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas and the Border Trade Alliance continue to make misleading statements about the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement in an apparent attempt to muddy the waters and stoke fear among other agricultural sectors in the U.S.

Brooke Park
Fresh From Florida fuels retail promotions

Florida agriculture officials are working with retailers to showcase locally grown products in store displays.

Tomatoes flourish in foodservice
Tomatoes flourish in foodservice

A healthy foodservice industry translates to a robust Florida tomato business, said Michael Schadler, deputy manager of the Maitland-based Florida Tomato Committee.

<p>West Coast Tomato harvest Nov 2017</p>
Strong market for tomatoes after Irma

Confronted with lower volumes, the market for Florida tomatoes has been considerably higher than in the same time frame in 2016.