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Potatoes are the top vegetable crop in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Idaho and...

Many years ago, a produce company sold its assets to an investor. The former owner, who had invested several decades...

Blue Book Services Director of Media Development talks with Retail Editor Pamela Riemenschneider about the top stories for The Produce...

During this government shutdown, it’s tempting to conclude that food is less safe because government inspections aren’t taking place. Dozens...

Am I the only one who thinks picking my produce from a driverless car is an absurd – and unnecessary...

If you are familiar with stock-picking, you know there are two predominant theories of investing—growth and value. Growth is about...

GRAND JUNCTION, CO—Did Honeycrisp peak? I’ve asked myself this question several times over the past few years, thinking that surely...

No. That should be your first response when someone inside – or more likely – outside your company suggests you...

Working capital is very important to the financial health of a business that purchases product and is allowed to pay...

With less than a month before the No.1 avocado consumption day of the year, a fuel shortage in Mexico could...

The following is a Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) example of its ruling when a buyer reneges on a sale...

  A story made the rounds a few weeks ago about a study that showed dollar stores sell more food...

Each year Americans make New Year’s resolutions, and “eat healthier” or “diet” usually tops this list. This year is no...

Consumers love the idea of local produce – and it is certainly amazing when it’s available. But, like many things,...

The past 18 months have been the quiet before the storm. The grocery world was shaken when Seattle-based Amazon bought...

While the overall apple holdings are down in latest holdings report from the U.S. Apple Association, the increase in Honeycrisp...

Costco’s most recently quarterly report got a mixed review from Wall Street analysts and investors, but the warehouse retailer is...

If you think financial conditions cannot change in a hurry, think again. General Electric is a great example of a...