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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.

The agtech company says the investment will help expand its U.S. and global efforts to build “a safer, more equitable food system using nature.”

Fueled by strategic footprint expansion and a rapidly growing national e-commerce presence, Sam’s Club says it plans to double membership — and more than double sales and profit — over the next eight to 10 years.

Pending EPA approval, new brands will control cotton, vegetable and tree nut pests.