…at age 57. The family prioritized vertical integration from the start, particularly in tomato processing. They co-founded Los Gatos Tomato Products, which continues to operate today. Approximately 30 years ago,…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
California’s Tomato Powerhouse Balances Efficiency and Sustainability Los Gatos Tomato Products has been a quiet leader in California’s tomato processing industry for over 30 years. Owned by four multi-generational farming…
Tomato Trade Shift Pressures U.S. Processors
U.S. Trade Policy Shift Raises Concerns for Tomato Processors The U.S. Department of Commerce’s recent decision to withdraw from the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico is sending ripples through…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
California Tomatoes Take Center Stage in Today’s AgNet News Hour It’s peak tomato season in California, and today’s AgNet News Hour dives deep into the heart of the state’s processing…
Tomato Tariff Sparks Industry Concerns Over Supply and Safety
Tariff on Mexican Tomatoes Raises Alarms Across Agriculture Sector The recent termination of the Tomato Suspension Agreement (TSA) has triggered a 17.09% anti-dumping tariff on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico….
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25
…the downturn, Foglio believes strong marketing and quality California product could help stabilize the market over time. Also making headlines are two devastating fires: one at the Tomatek tomato processing…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
…current ag headlines, real grower concerns, and future-forward insights from around California’s farming community. The show opens with a breakdown of the U.S. government’s termination of the tomato suspension agreement…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-16-25
…concern. The discussion covers California’s decision to terminate the tomato suspension agreement with Mexico, drawing both praise and criticism from stakeholders. Josh McGill notes that while some, like Florida growers,…
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
…Proponents of the new tariff argue it’s a necessary step to revive the shrinking U.S. tomato industry. According to the Florida Tomato Exchange, Mexico now supplies about 70% of the…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…father, at age 57, launched a farming venture in western Fresno County. They grew tomatoes, built Los Gatos Tomato Products, entered almonds with John Harris, and added value through processing….
United States Experiencing Significant Vegetable Import Increase
…notable expansion, growing by 14% to exceed $3 billion, with tomato-based products leading the charge. This trend suggests an increasing preference for high-value frozen vegetables and ready-to-eat prepared varieties, reflecting…
Oceanside Pole Program Launches Commercial Production of Sweet Red Bell Peppers
…stands out not only for its strategic timing but also for its historical significance. It represents the last remaining commercial-scale vine-ripened pole-grown tomato operation west of the Mississippi River, a…
California Tomato Growers and Processors Agree to Reduction Per Ton from Last Season
USDA Photo by Lance Cheung, via Wikimedia Commons MorningStar, the leading global tomato processor in Los Banos California, operates three of the world‘s largest tomato dedicated factories supplying over 40%…
U.S. Withdraws from Long-Standing Trade Agreement-Tomato Tariffs to Skyrocket
…tariff. Currently, approximately 65% of the tomatoes consumed in the U.S. come from Mexico, including popular varieties such as cherry tomatoes and vine-ripened tomatoes. These varieties are often preferred by…




















