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Produce perspective from Jeddah
With a population of some 33 million, Saudi Arabia is the largest of the Gulf States and whilst Riyadh, the...
Many growers are looking for the exit
What’s the mood in agricultural lending these days? Muted at best, according to a recent survey conducted jointly by the...
Rise of the dark stores
Retailers know that online sales are a reality and they have to offer it to consumers, but they didn’t know...
Walmart’s online grocery ads tout fresh produce expertise
As gig economy service providers like Instacart take a beating in the media lately, I’ve noticed one big change in...
Whistle-blowing: The Ins and Outs
You may be tired of seeing the word “whistleblower” at this point, but the current furor may provide a good...
More than one way to fight food waste
The war against waste marches on. Most people in the industry are familiar with Imperfect Produce BB #:299328, the company...
What it means to be an influencer
I was asked the other day if I was an “influencer.” I looked at the person and asked: “What is...
Investing in the future
If you were one of the 24,000+ participants who journeyed to Anaheim, CA, to attend the PMA Fresh Summit last...
Taste made these five stand out at PMA expo
ANAHEIM, CA – PMA Fresh Summit 2019 stood out in ways beyond the record attendance of nearly 24,000. As Pamela...
Beyond the buzzwords: Sustain-ability
If you read the business press these days, you may come across a funny word: “stakeholders.” It’s become a buzzword...
Do you need help? And what kind?
“You need help.” People often say this as an insult. It’s a somewhat milder version of “You’re out of your...
PMA: Seats at bigger tables
ANAHEIM, CA—While the produce industry looks to connect with consumers as their lives change via technology and sustainable efforts, PMA...
Produce: The Next Generation
When it comes to the future, many family owned growers and shippers have two and only two choices: the next...
The unique in PMA Fresh Summit
We have no shortage of meetings and conferences in the fresh produce industry, but we all know PMA BB #:153708...
Discussing undiscuss-ables in business
Every company of any appreciable size has two organizational structures. The first is known to everyone. Well-run companies have it...
Showing the weight of lobbying
We all love the famous quote, “laws are like sausages. It’s better not to see them being made,” attributed to...
PMA, United Fresh release joint Romaine Task Force report
After the immediate crisis of last November’s outbreak related to romaine lettuce, our associations moved quickly to bring together a...
Wabi-Sabi can save aging produce
If you say the words wabi-sabi to anyone above the age of three, they’re apt to burst out laughing. But...
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