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Intergrow Greenhouses expands in New York

Albion, N.Y.-based Intergrow Greenhouses is expanding in New York.

Sep 25, 2020 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Greenhouse, #Produce Retail, #Tomatoes

Almonds supplant grapes as 2019 top Kern County, Calif., crop

The values of Kern County’s top two crops in 2019 switched, with the almond crop higher than the value of its grape crop for the first time since 2011.

Sep 24, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Crops, #Nuts, #Grapes, #Citrus, #Carrots, #Potatoes, #Onions, #Tomatoes, #Garlic

EFI certifies fifth Mastronardi Produce location

Mastronardi Produce, Kingsville, Ontario, has received Equitable Food Initiative certification for its fifth operation.

Sep 15, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Greenhouse, #Peppers Bell, #Tomatoes, #Sustainability, #Social Responsibility, #Produce Crops, #Social Responsibility

Tomato shopping in the digital age

While many of us love the familiar comforts of home, we also sometimes want what we didn’t have while growing up. I didn’t know what a tomato was supposed to taste like.

Aug 28, 2020 by Amy Sowder #Opinion, #Produce Retail, #Tomatoes

More Magic Sun tomato varieties available year-round

Globalmex International has expanded offerings of year-round tomato varieties under the Magic Sun label.

Aug 17, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Greenhouse, #Tomatoes, #Organics, #COVID-19, #COVID-19

Hearings set on trade practices that affect Florida, other states

Federal trade and agriculture officials have rescheduled hearings for growers to testify on how foreign trade is harming U.S. agriculture, with a focus on the effects of Mexican produce imports on southwest growers.

Jul 22, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Crops, #Trade, #Imports, #Blueberries, #Citrus, #Tomatoes, #Mexico, #NAFTA

Grocery food price increase continues

The grocery bill keeps getting bigger for Americans.

Jul 15, 2020 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Potatoes, #Produce Retail, #Lettuce, #Tomatoes, #Apples, #Oranges, #Bananas

Conversations at United — Justine Chevalier with Mastronardi Produce

Kingsville, Ontario-based Mastronardi Produce highlighted at its United Fresh Live! booth several of its newest products, including its Honey Bombs cherry tomatoes-on-the-vine and its Shazam! and Kaboom! peppers.

Jun 22, 2020 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #United Fresh, #Tomatoes, #Peppers Chili, #PMG Supplier Spotlight, #Produce Products

Conversations at United — Jeff Madu with Windset Farms

Windset Farms spoke with visitors to its United Fresh Live! booth about its greenhouse-grown Cameo cherry tomatoes-on-the-vine, its Crescendo long peppers, its Fresco Baby Cucumbers and other items.

Jun 22, 2020 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Greenhouse, #United Fresh, #Tomatoes, #Cucumbers, #Peppers Bell, #PMG Supplier Spotlight

Conversations at United — Leona Neill with Red Sun Farms

Heading into the industry’s first virtual trade show, prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Red Sun Farms adjusted its booth focus to spotlight its growing Sweets program.

Jun 16, 2020 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #United Fresh, #Produce Retail, #COVID-19, #Tomatoes, #Peppers Bell, #PMG Supplier Spotlight