Inclement weather conditions from past storms heavily damaged the tomato crops in Florida, reducing supplies. That along with a decreased amount out of California and Mexico created a supply-and-demand imbalance. But now the supplies have started to improve along with lower market pricing.

Bigger is better for Idaho potato supplies this year, with plenty of anticipated availability for larger-sized spuds from the 2024 growing season.

“The harvest conditions in 2024 were probably the best I’ve ever seen,” said Travis Blacker, vice president of industry relations and research for Idaho Potato Commission. “The weather was just fantastic — warm and sunny. Even with a frost that hit all around the state on Father’s Day weekend, the growing season was also very good.”

As the new year begins, ZAG Technical Services encourages businesses to prioritize IT and cybersecurity to ensure smooth and secure operations.

The Southeast Produce Council is embarking on the third year of the SEPC Next Generation Leadership Academy (NGLA), and it is now accepting applications for the 2026 Class.

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. announced a free groceries for life sweepstakes, where customers can enter for a chance to win a range of prizes, including a lifetime of free groceries.

After coming up through the ranks of the supermarket business, the newest member of the Idaho Potato Commission’s retail promotion team is already forging a kinship with his customers.