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Demystifying EBITDA: Its Elements
To calculate EBITDA, take the sum of net income, interest expense, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Each line item in the...
Demystifying EBITDA: How itâs used
Investors, shareholders, and analysts use EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) to provide a snapshot of short-term operational...
Demystifying EBITDA: What is it?
The acronym EBITDA stands for âearnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.â What sounds like accounting jargon is essentially a...
Grape growers improve efficiency using technology
The biggest âtechnicalâ innovation for table grapes took place about two decades ago when growers started using V-shaped trellises. But...
Trade wars affect grape shippers as much as anyone
There can be no discussion of grape trade without mention of the dissolution of NAFTA and its replacement, the United...
Changes in California grape acreage
Although the Golden State still dominates table grape production, acreage is down due to residential development and growers turning to...
More grape varieties, more satisfaction
More than 85 varieties of grapes are grown commercially in California. The classics still represent the majority of table grape...
Grape volume comes on strong from California
To paraphrase astronomer Galileo Galilei, âThe sun with all those planets revolving around it can still ripen a bunch of...
Practical applications to sustainability study results
When it comes to triple bottom line sustainability, consumer interest and involvement extend beyond the brand itself to include a...
Sustainability Study 3: All recovery stories are good
In previous stories, youâve read about the rise of triple bottom line (TBL) sustainability and the Spillover Effect Studies, which...
A Carolina fresh-cut success story
Another facet of the fresh story in the Carolinas revolves around fresh-cut and processed fruits and vegetables. One supplier in...
Sustainability Study 2: Negativity in the news
In previous stories, youâve read about the rise of triple bottom line (TBL) sustainability and the Spillover Effect Studies, which...
Retail flourishes in the Carolinas
A lengthy growing season means more grocery business. The retail landscape in the Carolinas can be described as a continuous...
Sustainability Study 1: Perceptions of product quality
In previous stories, youâve read about the rise of triple bottom line (TBL) sustainability and the Spillover Effect Studies, which...
Carolinas keep growing in the cities and the country
Eighty people per day are moving into the Triangle area of North Carolina, said Ronnie Best, market manager at the...
Studying sustainabilityâs spillover effect
Bad news hurts more than good news helps. The Spillover Effect Studies conducted by researchers at Wheaton College, the University...
Carolina terminal and farmers markets bright outlook
The South Carolina State Farmers Market sells a full line of fresh fruit and vegetables to both wholesale and retail...
Sustainabilityâs spillover effect
The word âsustainabilityâ is not new to the fresh produce industry, but recently it has taken on greater significance. Triple...
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