Tomatoes/Peppers
Vegetables, potatoes counter expanding U.S. ag export deficit
Despite an increasing overall U.S. agricultural trade deficit, exports of fruits, vegetables and nuts are helping balance losses in other ag export sectors, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture report. Horticultural product exports,... more »
Harvesting equipment partnership between Oxbo, Fresno State
Oxbo, which supplies growers of grapes, berries, tomatoes and pistachios harvesters and other specialty equipment, is partnering with Fresno State University and introducing pistachio harvesting machinery. The partnership will make Oxbo the official pistachio equipment... more »
Charcoal rot emerges in California processing tomatoes
An unusually hot summer has led to the appearance of charcoal rot in some California processing tomato fields. The observation signals a potential concern for local vegetable growers, according to the most recent University of... more »
Markon annual summit attracts foodservice customers
A foodservice cooperative's annual summit attracted customers. Markon Cooperative recently brought some of its customers together at its annual Markon Summit. The three-day event brought together more than 200 representatives from their exclusive member companies... more »
Calavo sells fresh cut business to focus on other production
Calavo Growers, Inc. announced it has completed the sale of its fresh-cut business. Calavo sold its fresh-cut line to F&S Fresh Foods for $83 million. The transaction, finalized on Aug. 15, includes related real estate.... more »
Terra Vera product to help protect bees, crop pollination
AgTech company Terra Vera has introduced a new brand aimed at enhancing bee health. The Albuquerque-based firm’s ApiVera initiative comes in response to the ongoing decline in bee populations, a major concern for growers of... more »
EcoCertified distribution expanded, rebranded
Red Tomato, which markets tomatoes, vegetables and other produce under its EcoCertified line, has rebranded and expanded distribution of its products. Red Tomato broadened the scope of the certification to include a variety of fruits... more »
Weather challenges vex East Coast organic vegetables
Weather issues are challenging this year's East Coast organic vegetable deal. Sustained hot, wet weather has been affecting organic produce crops from Georgia to Maine. Hurricane Debby and high summer temperatures have reduced the growing... more »
