Tomatoes
North Carolina produce shipments dipped slightly from 2019, U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics reveal.
Drought conditions in Mexico are a concern, but a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service projects a slight increase in Mexican tomato output for the 2021-22 marketing season.
Cool temperatures may delay the start of field-grown vine-ripened Arkansas tomatoes until about June 10-15.
Tomachoc is the consumer brand of Top Seeds International, the global vegetable seed company that specializes in the development, production and distribution of innovative, high-quality hybrid varieties.
More tomatoes crossed the border at Nogales, Ariz., during the 2019-20 season than any other commodity, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Pummelo, oranges and strawberries carried the top three spots on PMG for the third week in a row, while lettuce rose three places to No. 4, and apples gained four spots to complete the top 5.
Spurred by new acreage and product innovation, Pure Hothouse Foods has strong growth plans for 2021, says Chris Veillon.
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A clear consumer retail preference for vine-ripened tomatoes after the March 2020 COVID lockdown is one finding of a study by the Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics at the University of Arizona.
Tennessee-based Smoky Mountain Family Farms, a partnership between the Pappas, Esformes and Hellers tomato farming and distribution families has announced the purchase of Midway, Tenn.-based Triple C Family Farms.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is withdrawing a proposal that would have revised the handling requirements under the federal marketing order for tomatoes grown in Florida.
Over a million poles stretch toward the sky on 750 rolling acres in Oceanside, California, graced by vines that will yield the season’s first vine-ripened roma and round tomatoes come the Fourth of July.
The battle over Mexican tomato prices has reared up again between warring grower groups.
In this episode of Packer Insight, editor-in-chief Tom Karst, Northeast editor Amy Sowder and retail editor Ashley Nickle discuss the California water crisis, the tomato wars and recent acquisition activity.
The government of Spain has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L) for consumption into the United States.
Darker days may be ahead for U.S. tomato growers, new research from the University of Florida shows.
The Italian division of Top Seeds International is launching on the market its first mini-plum tomato, Fanello, the outcome of more than four years of research.
NatureSweet is proud to bring its new “To Go” line, a highly innovative product that combines three different innovations into a first in the snacking tomato category.
UPDATED: Effective Oct. 21, U.S. Customs officers at ports of entry will detain fresh tomatoes produced by the farm Agropecuarios Tom S.A. de C.V., and Horticola S.A de C.V., according to a statement from the agency.
As shown so far this fall, it’s often a great time of year to be a Florida fruit or vegetable grower. Can the same be said for Florida fall eggplant, tomatoes season?
Totam Seeds has recently announced the launch of its new website with updated product pages and a clean and modern design.
Florida tomato growers and Mexican tomato importers continue to tussle over the terms of the suspension agreement between Mexican tomato growers and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a final rule that reapportions membership on the Florida Tomato Committee under the federal marketing order for Tomatoes Grown in Florida.
NatureSweet has submitted a request to the Department of Commerce for a “Changed Circumstance Review,” which would release certain greenhouse-grown specialty tomatoes from coverage under the 2019 Suspension Agreement.
A new genetically modified purple tomato has received a green light from the USDA.
Lipman Family Farms will be increasing production of its winter vegetables in Immokalee, Fla., with an additional 1,400 acres, according to the company.
The Packer’s Tom Karst visited in August with Nathan Pumplin, president of Norfolk Healthy Produce, about his company’s work on a genetically modified purple tomato.
The Packer’s Tom Karst visited in August with Nathan Pumplin, president of Norfolk Healthy Produce, about his company’s work on a genetically modified purple tomato.
While Florida’s November tomato crop will be smaller than normal due to the impact of Hurricane Ian, the state’s growers will remain significant suppliers from mid-October through December.