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Despite the growth of independent distribution centers run by the big grocery chains, Lindsey Day Farnsworth, PhD, is a postdoctoral...

With so many options available to consumers—from where to purchase and how to pay to meal preparation—customer analytics are crucial....

One word lies at the heart of practically every new technological development, both in and out of the produce industry:...

Long before dawn, buyers arrive to walk the farmers market and the wholesale area at the Ontario Food Terminal in...

In perusing trade publications and attending regional and national trade shows, there seems to be no shortage of marketing issues...

With 5,000 buyers and an annual throughput of over 2 billion pounds of produce, the Ontario Food Terminal plays a...

As the use of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, data analysis, and other forms of technological innovation transforms every aspect of...

In an effort to contend with labor shortages, pests, food safety, and other challenges, Ontario’s greenhouse growers are tapping into...

While Ontario’s greenhouse industry is primarily known for cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers, some growers are branching out. Ray Wowryk, director...

Greenhouse production is a critical part of Canadian agriculture, and Ontario is the heart of the industry. Valued at more...

Ontario is a major importer and exporter of fresh produce, with trade partners across the globe. According to the Ontario...

In addition to emerging commodities and varieties, Ontario produce growers are experimenting with new technologies in the field like the...

Growing and supplying fresh produce is big business in Ontario. As Canada’s top fruit and vegetable producer, the province grows...

Michigan companies that have weathered years of the industry’s ups and downs and managed to grow strong roots are seeing...

Greenhouse-grown vegetables from local farms, neighboring Leamington, ON and many other areas are on the rise in Detroit and across...

Organic items as well as locally sourced commodities continue to climb in popularity in Michigan. Dominic Riggio, president of Riggio...

As discussed earlier this week, EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) can be used to analyze and compare...

For wholesalers on the market and growers in the southeast, Detroit is an ever-expanding hub of vibrant growth fueling the...