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Year after year, fresh produce imports into South Florida continue to climb. These including “hot” or increasingly popular commodities like...

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

Despite the Miami region’s abundant production, the heart of South Florida’s fruit and vegetable industry revolves around trade with Latin...

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

A sprawling eight-acre warehouse complex at Northwest 13th Avenue and Northwest 21st Terrace, the Miami Produce Center has served as...

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

Miami may be most famous for its sunshine, steamy temps, beautiful beaches, and vibrant culture, but this sizzling city also...

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

Every navel orange eaten, shipped, or sold owes its origin to two trees planted in Riverside, CA in 1873. The...

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: •...

Florida citrus presents an extremely different picture from California. In many ways, it is the mirror image of the latter:...

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

The California citrus industry’s chief products are oranges, mandarins, and lemons, and it’s the nation’s number one fresh citrus supplier,...

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

In trade, like many American industries, citrus growers and shippers have had to deal with the longstanding trade war with...

As we begin 2020, I’ll share my thoughts on what to expect this year. I do not claim to be...

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