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Whether it was tariffs, or the possibility of increased duties on imported Mexican tomatoes, there was a common enemy of border trade that figured into discussions at the FPAA Convention: uncertainty.

BOSTON — This Northeast U.S. region marked by wealth, smaller independent retailers, ethnic diversity and high-end foodservice keeps adjusting to today’s challenges to feed its people and those beyond its borders.

Led by fast-rising imports of cherries, China is claiming a greater share of Chilean stone fruit exports.

SVG Ventures, Los Gatos, Calif., is partnering with PMA, through a three-year agreement that brings tech panel discussions to Fresh Summit and a technology challenge giving companies the chance to pitch to investors.

As stakeholders well know, compliance is not cheap. The benefits of enhanced food safety aside, FSMA compliance has been an expensive proposition.

Tour de Fresh, a four-day cycling event presented by the California Giant Foundation, expects to provide at least 50 salad bars to schools across the U.S., benefitting more than 25,000 students.

Fair Oaks Farms, a progressive dairy, pork and crop farm in northwest Indiana, was recently the subject of some less than savory media attention.

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and the Produce Marketing Association have formed an alliance in which the seed company will help sponsor a number of PMA events.

Mike Krage is the Idaho Potato Commission’s newest retail promotions director, covering the Northeast and Midwest.

It may be safe to say that oldsters may be slower to warm to the new Produce for Better Health Foundation’s Have a Plant message than younger folk.

Kim St George has joined Renaissance Food Group, Rancho Cordova, Calif., as vice president of business development.

Farm Journal announces the addition of Jessie Gunn as the new Vice President of Produce Marketing and Events, a key move to expand the reach of The Packer, Produce Retailer and Produce Market Guide. 

MONTREAL — Les Mallard, vice president of sales for Fyffes North America and past chair of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, is The Packer’s Canadian Produce Person of the Year.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s 94th annual convention and trade show, April 2-4 at Montreal’s conference center, is shaping up to be one of the best Montreal shows ever.

While a chorus of business and industry leaders is fighting for Congressional approval of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, some sources believe the near-term outlook appears cloudy at best for the deal.

Florida Classic Growers is launching a 2-pound peach pouch bag this season, said Al Finch, president of Florida Classic Growers.

The Florida spring produce season will get underway in time, thanks to a largely uninterrupted spate of favorable growing conditions, suppliers say.

On Feb. 6, the U.S. Department of Commerce officially announced its intent to withdraw from the 2013 Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico.

Farmer support for President Donald Trump is holding steady to nudging slightly higher than it was a month ago, according to the latest Farm Journal Pulse.