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Here’s why liquidity is a good thing
Liquidity—defined as cash or near cash, such as bonds and stocks—is a vital asset to a business. How much is...
Northwest fresh Pear crop estimate for 2019 harvest announced
During the annual Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) BB #:162426 meeting held in Portland, OR on May 30th, industry members compiled the...
Church Brothers Farms and FiveStar Gourmet Foods partner in farming and innovation
PRESS RELEASE SALINAS, Calif. – June 8, 2019 – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 and FiveStar Gourmet Foods BB #:287188...
Mexico tariffs off for now
The good news is that no tariffs will apply to Mexican produce coming into the United States today. The bad...
A bittersweet announcement on PMA senior leadership
As a valued member of the Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 , I would like to take this opportunity to...
Revisiting millennials and bananas
My good friend George Szczepanski asked me to join him recently for a chat about bananas on his side project, Prodcast...
On the Road: Pete’s Market
WHEATON, IL – I first heard about Pete’s Market during a panel of Chicago consumers. We were polling them about...
Chicago wholesalers benefit from strong economy
Multiple benefits paired with a strong economy translate into big business for Chicago suppliers. The vast majority of companies on...
Nogales produce companies speak out about tariffs
PRESS RELEASE June 6, 2019 – Nogales, Arizona – On Tuesday, June 4 the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas...
Most importers unprepared for Mexican tariff
Produce importers may not be prepared to pay the tariffs if President Trump follows through on his plan to implement...
Leading fruit breeders announce cooperation; aim to stem growing IP infringement
Four of the world’s top fruit breeders will cooperate in stopping ongoing attempts to appropriate proprietary plant material and infringe...
PBH to host local food and nutrition influencers in Chicago at United Fresh expo
PRESS RELEASE June 7, 2019 – As part of its influencer strategy and commitment to doubling its reach to connect...
USDA Cites Spiech Farms LLC in Michigan for PACA Violations
As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure fair trading practices within the...
Walmart de Mexico y Centroamerica informs on the situation regarding the acquisition of Cornershop
PRESS RELEASE Wal-Mart de Mexico, S.A.B. de C. V. (BMV: WALMEX) BB #:143789 announces to its shareholders as well as...
Technology Case Study: Pallet accumulation
Sometimes, the most helpful technological advances for growers come from outside the produce industry. A fresh perspective from another business...
What’s trending in the Windy City
For centuries, Chicago has served as a critical center of trade for the Midwest. In fact, the city was first...
Trump continues to push for Mexico tariff
As the days tick down to the tariff President Trump promised he’d impose on all Mexican imports, including fresh produce,...
Education program solidifies United Fresh event
United Fresh’s BB #:145458 last event in Chicago should have a different feel next week with all the changes to...
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