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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 •...

6 years ago 5 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Establish trust every day

There is one word that defines business more than any other. It is not cash flow, EBITDA, or debt. The...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Private label makes branding tougher

CHICAGO – Produce companies already know how difficult and expensive it can be to create and maintain a consumer brand....

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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....

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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,...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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