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Statements pour in on U.S.-Mexico tomato agreement

Numerous produce industry and other groups have issued statements in the wake of a new agreement setting floor prices for Mexican tomatoes sent to the U.S.

Aug 22, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Tomatoes, #Mexico, #Imports, #United Fresh, #PMA

Inspection provision in Mexico tomato deal draws critics

The relief of reaching a new tomato suspension agreement between Mexican tomato growers and the Department of Commerce has come with misgivings about the effect of mandatory inspections at the border.

Aug 22, 2019 by Tom Karst #Produce Crops, #Tomatoes, #Imports, #Arizona, #Mexico, #Florida, #Video

Mucci Farms acquires controlling interest in Orangeline Farms

Mucci Farms, Kingsville, Ontario, has acquired a controlling interest in greenhouse grower Orangeline Farms, Leamington, Ontario, and plans more expansion in the U.S. and Canada.

Aug 21, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Tomatoes, #Peppers Chili, #Ohio, #Greenhouse, #Canada

UPDATED: Deal struck between Commerce Department, Mexican growers

(UPDATED, 1:28 p.m.) Mexican tomato growers and the U.S. Commerce Department struck a deal for a new tomato suspension agreement late Aug. 20.

Aug 21, 2019 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Tomatoes, #Imports

Mastronardi partnership to build greenhouses in Middle East

Mastronardi Produce Ltd., Kingsville, Ontario, in a partnership with John Paul DeJoria, is planning a greenhouse project in the Middle East to distribute fruits and vegetables to the region.

Aug 19, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Middle East, #Greenhouse, #Tomatoes