Vietnam Grants Market Access for California Peaches, Nectarines

With declining domestic production, imports of fresh fruits and vegetables have grown substantially over recent years. Experts analyze the numbers.

As the wreckage of the bridge prevents movement of ships to and from port terminals, negative economic impacts compound.

USApple President Jim Bair says, “We need a stable, adequate, and predictable workforce for apple growers.” 

USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service recently identified fresh market opportunities for California almond exports. Find out where.

The Far East country holds the promise of delivering $150 million to $200 million annually to the sector.

Based on conservative assumptions, U.S. fresh produce imports from South of the Border will increase by about 29.2% over 2022 levels.

Section 301 petition sparks U.S. Trade Representative and USDA to coordinate for solutions that will aid growers feeling pressure from produce imports.

Produce industry associations unified in fight to stop flood of Mexican produce and unfair foreign trade practices.

Whether it’s fighting for fair trade and disaster relief or transportation and labor, standing together makes for a stronger industry.

We’re living through a lot of upheavals. But if you keep your eyes on your ultimate customer, you’ll find a way through.

Request by importers of Mexican tomatoes denied to exempt certain greenhouse-grown specialty tomatoes from the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement.

Call comes as critical Chinese New Year begins amid plunging exports to SE Asia.

State ag commissioner speaks out again in support of local growers feeling the weight of unfair trade practices.

Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s Christina Morton gives a rundown of bright spots in 2021 for the organization and the produce industry in general.

Survey says: Get an inside look at how trade and technology are impacting growers in the Sunshine State.

Study shows vulnerability of the domestic industry with continued competition-related challenges and market share loss.

In her latest column, FFVA’s Christina Morton says never has it been more important to teach the next generation how and where our food is grown.

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it should be to protect domestic agriculture or risk becoming dependent on foreign sources.

The Executive VP of the Florida Tomato Exchange provides a recap of the 2020-2021 season.