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A visit to an Indian supermarket
You’re in the produce business. How many of these items have you dealt with—or recognize? • Goovar • Tindora •...
Don’t let disruption change your ethics
The Wall Street Journal recently ran an ad by Morgan Stanley, which said in part: Would you rather be the...
We have to keep an eye on Uber Freight
As Uber gets heavier into the transportation industry, I see two easy lines of thought on their influence: 1. Uber...
Sprouts leadership in flux: new CEO, CFO resigns
Just six months after former CEO Amin Maredia left the company, Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market BB #:168563 has named a...
Waking up and moving forward from 2018’s romaine nightmare
AUSTIN, TX—Putting the 2018 romaine crisis into perspective isn’t easy to stomach. More than 400 people were sickened by outbreaks...
Establish trust every day
There is one word that defines business more than any other. It is not cash flow, EBITDA, or debt. The...
Avocado market on fire as California nears end
California’s smallest crop in a decade may be finished by August, and prices should stay strong as Mexican product fails...
Private label makes branding tougher
CHICAGO – Produce companies already know how difficult and expensive it can be to create and maintain a consumer brand....
Florida Study echoes Georgia concerns about lack of protections under USMCA
An Economic Impact Analysis from the University of Florida warns of significant losses for the Florida fresh produce industry if...
The Produce Reporter: United Fresh Recap
CHICAGO–Greg and Pamela worked the expo floor at United Fresh this week, and noticed a few trends along the way....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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