Representatives of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas and the Border Trade Alliance say ending the tomato suspension agreement could also lead to increased tension in U.S.-Mexico trade.

Shipments from South America will end just as Mexican grapes start to move, according to the table grape grower-shipper.

The agricultural newcomer is the company’s new operationally focused human resources manager.

With the Department of Commerce sharing plans to withdraw from a tomato suspension agreement with Mexico, the announcement starts a 90-day review of the deal.

The new area expands an existing boundary into Pala and Pauma Valley.

In Bloom, a Texas International Produce Association organization for women in produce, recognized its inaugural award winners with a morning of networking and activities at the Viva Fresh Expo in Houston.