insights

“The produce industry gets more complicated every day and customers want and should expect all of us in the supply...

Two years ago, in 2018, there were several high-profile recalls and 2019 had its share, including salmonella, listeria, and cyclospora...

When it comes to fresh purchases online, Kris Park, from the Food Industry Management Program at Cornell University in Ithaca,...

Conventional supermarkets are increasingly facing competition from alternative sales channels, notably dollar stores and farmers markets. “The way grocery stores...

Advancements in packaging, logistics, and transportation are helping spur produce marketing efforts and augment supply. This holds true for both...

The number of fresh produce varieties available at retail is staggering yet still proliferating, with value-added products, packaging sizes, and...

Private equity interests in the fresh produce industry are just beginning. “There have been many mergers and acquisitions in the...

Here’s a sampling of notable M&A and investment highlights from 2018 and 2019 to go along with the insight: •...

The painful paradox of food waste is the existence of food deserts. One organization, Wholesome Wave, based in Bridgeport, CT,...

Locally grown remains a critical component of sustainability. “Consumers say local is a huge trigger for them, and they really...

Numerous trends are part of the industry’s move toward sustainability, including plant-based proteins. “One cannot deny the success of brands...

The issue of sustainability has been at the forefront of the industry in 2019 and will gain further significance in...

Protectionism and trade conflicts are impacting the produce industry in several ways; with the landscape constantly changing, predicting the future...