Tomatoes/Peppers

Searing heat, reduced plantings harming California processing tomato crop

California’s processing tomato crop is being harmed by intense heat and reduced plantings. California farmers began harvesting processing tomatoes across the Central Valley in late July. With searing heat waves impacting pollination for some plantings... more »

IFTA’s Robert Guenther heads Florida tomato groups

Robert Guenther, a longtime produce industry leader, has been named as head of Florida's tomato trade associations. Guenther will serve as the executive vice president of the Florida Tomato Exchange and Florida Tomato Growers Exchange,... more »

Sustainability report released by Wholesum

Wholesum has released its latest scorecard on how it handles sustainability. Based in Amado, Arizona, Wholesum is an organic greenhouse grower and shipper of Fair Trade Certified organic fresh vegetables. The latest sustainability report presents... more »

USDA: insurance options enlarged for specialty, organic growers

Fresh and processing tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage and other fruits and vegetables are to benefit from changes in USDA's crop insurance options. The USDA is expanding crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers starting with... more »

Florida tomato leader new Washington apple president

The leader of Florida's tomato industry is leaving the Sunshine State to head the Washington Apple Commission. Michael Schadler, the executive vice president of the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE),  is the new president of the... more »

CarbonCents partnership to help Titan Farms cut carbon footprint

A partnership with CarbonCents, a technology firm specializing in carbon footprint tracking and reduction solutions, should help Titan Farms reduce its carbon imprint. The collaboration for the Ridge Spring, South Carolina-based grower-shipper marks a significant... more »

Growing tomatoes amidst climate change

A recent study published in Nature, a distinguished British journal, forecasts a more than 5% decrease in tomato yields in approximately 30 years in key regions including Italy and California.  Even in California tomato growers... more »

Vegetable, peach grower Titan Farms marks brand anniversary

Vegetable and peach grower-shipper Titan Farms is celebrating the first 10 years of one of its premium fresh peach brands. Based in Ridge Spring, South Carolina, Titan is a leading grower, packer and shipper of... more »

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