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United Fresh awards produce manager grand prizes
CHICAGO—Before releasing the balloons and beach balls to signal the lead up to next year’s United Fresh Convention in San...
Pear industry elects new officers for 2019-20 season
On Thursday, May 30th, the pear industry elected new officers during their annual meeting in Portland, OR. With the full confidence...
Family businesses must be able to communicate
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Vine Line Logistics Expands Midwest Footprint
PRESS RELEASE Vine Line Logistics has executed an agreement with 42 North Partners and Heeren Companies to pursue growth within...
When plastic isn’t the enemy
Have you ever bought a seedless cucumber WITHOUT the plastic wrap? It’s unlikely, because that wrap serves a vital function...
Chicago diversity leads to success in specialties
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Plant-first caters to more than vegans
CHICAGO – When chefs think about plant-first menu items, they think about pleasing more than just vegan diners. Four Chicago-based...
In food media, don’t discount the power of print
CHICAGO—Print media is a world of declining revenue, dwindling resources, and smaller publications – with some exceptions. Food media is...
Ag groups push for USMCA
Several hundred agriculture groups, including many representing the fresh produce industry, sent Congress leaders a letter urging ratification of the...
USDA restricts PACA violators in California and New York
As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure fair trading practices within the...
Words of wisdom from Jan Berk, the 2019 Women in Produce honoree
CHICAGO–Produce wasn’t the first career for Jan Berk, COO of San Miguel Produce Inc. The former newspaper woman joined San...
Chicago adjust to shifting consumer demand
Consumer trends continue to affect demand for commodities, and these shifts are having an impact on Chicago International Produce Market...
When, how and why to refresh your brand
CHICAGO—If you’re spending more time explaining who you are than what you do, you might need a brand refresh. If...
Technology offers so much to fresh produce, United panel says
CHICAGO – Technology will improve the produce industry from so many angles. Leaders from different business segments on the opening...
United Fresh introduces class 25 of the produce industry leadership program
The United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 is pleased to announce the members of the 2019-2020 United Fresh Produce Industry...
Technology: Ancient ways, modern methods
It can be a difficult thing to apply the most cutting-edge technologies to the practice of growing fruits and vegetables,...
Chicago terminal market adjusts to consolidation
Most merchants agree it’s been business as usual on the Chicago International Produce Market (CIPM), with no changes to the...
The Wonderful Company introduced newest citrus brand
LOS ANGELES, CA (June 10, 2019) – The Wonderful Company BB #:115157, known for its dedication to harvesting health and...
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