analysis

Reparation Report: Conclusion and effect

The following summary of a reparation decision issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) is intended to help companies...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Produce stays above political fray

Fruits and vegetables aren’t affected in the latest school meals rule and will remain an important part of the program....

6 years ago 3 minute read

Reports hint at romaine’s challenging future

With romaine lettuce re-entering the market after the Centers for Disease Control’s advisory, the industry is working to restore consumer...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Retail Reflections: Musings on blockchain

An important technology that has captured the attention of the produce industry is blockchain. Anytime a new technology approach is...

6 years ago 4 minute read

See how fresh produce fares in Thanksgiving dinner cost

All the holiday orders are now paying off at retail as consumers head to stores, make online orders and load...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Retail giants continue to invest heavily in e-commerce

No retailer will say they have the answer to e-commerce yet, but they all know e-commerce is the answer to...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Wendy’s looks to produce for seasonal

Wendy’s uses about as much fresh fruits and vegetables as any quick-service restaurant, and it’s shifting to seasonal menu items...

6 years ago 2 minute read

U.S.-Mexico trade grows despite noise

NOGALES, AZ – It’s easy to lose track of the facts when there’s so much political noise. President Donald Trump...

6 years ago 2 minute read

The most important award in produce

Out of all of the awards given in our industry, no Man or Woman of the Year has the same...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Will millennials kill bananas too?

There are lists all over the internet of industries that Millennial age consumers have killed – diamonds, napkins, beer, home...

6 years ago 4 minute read

The value of trust

The PACA Trust is a testament to what works. When it was conceived, passed by Congress, and implemented, it was...

6 years ago 5 minute read

Ugly produce’s retail future

Ugly produce was in the news, both good and bad, this week as Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. announced its new Pickuliar...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Big voices at PMA offer big ideas

ORLANDO, FL – Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit kickoff featured a new theme of Big Voices and offered produce industry...

7 years ago 3 minute read

The Produce Reporter returns

7 years ago 1 minute read

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