Tomatoes

Fresh Produce Association of Americas (FPAA) Names Javier “JJ” Badillo as 2024 Member of the Year

November 19, 2024 Fresh Produce Association of Americas

With a career spanning over four decades, JJ Badillo has distinguished himself as a leader and innovator in the tomato industry. Starting in 1981 in Nogales, JJ rose through the ranks from quality control to sales, eventually becoming the Managing Member of Fresh International. His journey has also included leadership roles at companies like Meyer Tomatoes, Calavo, Delta Fresh, and Patagonia Orchards. …

Eat Your Sweets! NatureSweet Debuts Fun, Healthy & Convenient Back to School Snack – Cherubs to Go PAW Patrol

August 7, 2024 NatureSweet

Tucked inside each 2.25oz container are a handful of washed and ready-to-eat NatureSweet Cherubs® — the number one selling snacking tomatoes that are both nutritious and delicious. …

Jersey Fresh Shore Distribution to Feature Tomatoes

August 4, 2024 New Jersey Department of Agriculture

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture will highlight Jersey Fresh tomato season as part of National Farmers Market Week on Monday, August 5, with special visits to the shore towns of Wildwood, Atlantic City and Seaside Heights where NJDA marketing staff will be on hand to distribute free Jersey Fresh grape tomatoes to beachgoers. …

Lipman Family Farms Announces Acquisition of Jones & Church Farms in Tennessee

July 31, 2024 Lipman Family Farms

Lipman Family Farms is excited to announce the addition of Jones & Church Farms of Unicoi, Tennessee to the Lipman farming network. This acquisition underscores Lipman’s unwavering commitment to family farming, sustainable practices, and the expansion of fresh produce availability throughout the United States. …

APHIS Protects Domestic Fruit Production and Deregulates Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus in Fruit for Consumption

June 20, 2024 USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating and issuing a Federal Order designed to continue protecting the domestic pepper and tomato industry while safely deregulating tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV)-positive tomatoes and peppers for consumption. …