…brother, Atomic Torosian, and a team of partners who saw the opportunity to create a one-stop shop for fruits and vegetables in California’s Central Valley. What began with handshakes and…
Custom Produce’s Growth Story: Ted Torosian
…offer a variety of high-quality fruits and vegetables in one stop for food service buyers. “We started from scratch, knocking on doors, selling fruit,” Torosian said. “Now we’re one of…
Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports
…fruits and vegetables, the United States only ranks fourth among its main suppliers of fresh fruit. Nevertheless, stakeholders in the produce sector may also benefit as the agreement begins to…
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
…perishability of fruits and vegetables means that even short-term disruptions can lead to increased waste, higher prices, and reduced accessibility for consumers. The groups are urging all three governments to…
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
…copays, there were carrots,” the campaign delivers a bold message to policymakers: you can’t make America healthy again without fruits and vegetables. Nutrition Is Prevention IFPA CEO Cathy Burns emphasized…
Coastal Grandmother Talks Ag and Online Influence
…embraced the industry, sharing insights on everything from drought challenges to the importance of local produce. Elevating Agriculture Through Food Content Lex’s content often celebrates the fruits of California farming—literally….
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
MAHA Moves to Fruits and Vegetables, Kern County’s Kirschenmen Enterprises In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill bring you the latest…
U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
…disruptions in the importation of U.S. dry fruits, particularly walnuts and almonds. According to Lorrie Boyer, Indian importers are delaying customs clearance processes for these shipments to avoid financial losses…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…day, more than 1,500 semi-trucks loaded with fresh vegetables leave the region, feeding a national supply chain. The Yuma agriculture sector supports more than 175 different crops year-round, driving over…
Mexico Remains Top Market for U.S. Ag Exports in 2024
…10. Fresh Fruit 735 823 979 33% 11. Soybean Meal 863 824 897 4% 12. Processed Vegetables 518 597 641 24% 13. Distillers Grains 726 676 636 -12% 14. Bakery…
Del Monte Foods Chapter 11 Signals Shift in Food Industry
…Food Industry Long known for its iconic green canned fruits and vegetables—a staple of American pantries for decades—Del Monte is the fourth major company in the food and beverage sector…
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
…vegetables, and melons. These categories faced headwinds due to higher supply levels, reduced domestic demand, or intensified competition from imports. Livestock Market Highlights Livestock commodity prices rose by 1.4%, powered…
USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers
…targets producers of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and other high-value specialty crops who are navigating increased costs and market uncertainty. USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers Specialty crop…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out Farming in Holtville near El Centro, Leimgruber specializes in alfalfa and a rotation of vegetables. Despite extreme heat and minimal rainfall—only about two…