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A Strategic Growth Guide

How To Thrive As a Produce Company During Tarriff & Trade Uncertainty

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Adapt, Compete, and Grow in Today’s Shifting Trade Landscape

With sweeping new tariffs reshaping U.S. agricultural exports, produce companies like yours are facing urgent decisions. Tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada now reach 25%, while 85% of Canadian consumers report intentionally replacing U.S. food products. At the same time, Mexican buyers are rapidly shifting to South American suppliers.

You can’t afford to wait for things to “go back to normal.” This guide offers a clear, strategic framework to help you rethink your growth plan, shore up your infrastructure, and position your brand to thrive in a trade-disrupted economy.

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What You'll Learn

How to bridge internal generational divides that can stall transformation

Why 71% of U.S. consumers now prefer locally sourced produce—and how to reach them

Key operational upgrades needed for regional or direct-to-consumer distribution

How to use marketing as a strategic tool, not just a cost center

How to bridge internal generational divides that can stall transformation

Questions you should ask to pressure-test your current growth strategy

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Why This Guide Matters

The export landscape is shifting fast—and with it, your revenue stability. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, exports to Canada and Mexico made up over $44 billion in agricultural trade in 2023. Those channels are now in flux.

Meanwhile, 63% of U.S. consumers say they’re more likely to support regional brands that emphasize transparency and sustainability.

Your path forward isn’t about retreat. It’s about recalibrating—toward precision, flexibility, and domestic resilience.

Download the Guide and Start Planning Smarter

Tariffs and trade tensions aren’t going away—they’re structural shifts. But with the right strategy, you can move quickly, communicate clearly, and compete where it counts most.

Download your copy now and build a growth strategy that’s built for what’s next.

This Guide Is For You If You’re:

Evaluating how tariffs are impacting your top-line revenue

Exploring e-commerce, DTC, or regional sales opportunities

Managing a family business navigating leadership transitions

Ready to invest in marketing that drives measurable demand

Looking for an actionable plan to build a stronger domestic base

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