Trade News
A new industry coalition says dismantling duty-free trade could jeopardize year-round fruit and vegetable availability and raise household food costs... Read More
- Jun 12, 2026
- U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement , Canada , Mexico , Trade
‘Food Security is National Security’: Rollins Rallies Produce Leaders in D.C. - Produce Market Guide
At IFPA’s Washington Conference, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and industry leaders call for urgent action to support struggling family farms, protect domestic farmland and reclaim America’s economic independence... Read More
In exclusive interviews, Mushrooms Canada, The Giorgi Cos., and South Mill Champs weigh in on the Department of Commerce’s preliminary subsidy ruling and analyze the new countervailing duties and the potential precedent for fresh produce... Read More
As Gen Z and millennials normalize organic consumption, the industry faces a pivotal moment: scaling production to meet “mainstream” demand without losing the trust and innovation that built the movement... Read More
- Jan 21, 2026
- Organics , Organic Farming , Organic Trade Association
Since the “Liberation Day” roll out of tariffs, “it’s been constant turmoil” for anybody dealing with imported products, said one panelist at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show... Read More
- Oct 21, 2025
- International Fresh Produce Association , NON-FJ EVENTS , POLICY , Tariffs , Trade
As some celebrate the move as a victory for U.S. tomato growers, proponents of the agreement say its end will ultimately be detrimental to the economy and consumers... Read More
- Jul 16, 2025
- Tomatoes , Mexico , U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement , Tariffs , Trade , Imports and Exports
With billions of fruit and vegetable dollars at stake on both sides of the border, industry leaders urge for the resumption and protection of free produce trade... Read More
- May 02, 2025
- Tariffs , U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement , Canada , Trade
Anthony Serafino, president of Exp Group, shared with The Packer about how his family’s business is navigating trade turbulence, as well as potential effects in the future... Read More
- Apr 22, 2025
- Tariffs , Industry News , Trade , Imports and Exports
The Banana Association of North America warns that 10% reciprocal tariffs could raise banana costs exponentially at supermarkets... Read More
Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, shares what consumers might see in the fresh produce department... Read More
- Apr 07, 2025
- Fresh Produce Fridays , Industry News , Tariffs , Imports and Exports , Trade , Produce Retail
In a letter to key officials, International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns encouraged making exemptions for fruits and vegetables in agriculture tariffs... Read More
- Mar 28, 2025
- International Fresh Produce Association , Trade , Industry News
Tariff whiplash is consuming the commodity markets — and the possible impact is stirring up quite the debate. At present, President Trump says he's sticking to his plan to impose additional tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China starting April 2. .. Read More
- Mar 19, 2025
- Trade , Canada , Mexico , U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement
“It’s unlikely that changes in tariffs will impact prices headed into the Super Bowl, however, we’ll see how it plays out in the coming weeks,” Dr. Michael Swanson says... Read More
- Feb 03, 2025
- Farm Business - General , Trade , Retail Beef , Dairy - General , Avocados , Cheese , Produce Retail , Pork
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