The board of directors of the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange (FTGE) voted unanimously today to increase the tomato handling charge billed by their contracted handlers.

• The increase is primarily based on inflation, particularly the rise in cost of pallets, packaging materials, and labor
• Handling charges will increase on October 11 moving from $1.95 to $2.95 and will apply to the following items:

• Cases of round tomatoes
• Cases of Roma tomatoes
• Packages of cherry tomatoes
• Packages of grape tomatoes

• The Florida tomato season started in light fashion this week with grape tomatoes in the west region of Quincy, Florida

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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