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The shortage of agricultural workers has been an issue for decades. This article presents a current snapshot of the labor...

The Problem: Carrier detained at shipping point. The Key Point: Carriers are entitled to be reimbursed for unreasonable delays. The...

Organic food is a source of passionate debate. Proponents believe there are ethical and health reasons to grow and consume...

The effective use of credit applications is a foundational element for success within the produce industry, and pretty much any...

North Carolina and South Carolina are two of the fastest growing states in the United States, with a combined population...

The following case study is based on facts presented to Blue Book for a written assessment earlier this year. Although...

While battling Mother Nature is something growers have dealt with since the beginning of time, today’s water shortages represent an...

Independent and regional grocery chains in Canada face many challenges. Competition comes not just from the big three national supermarket...

In 1914 poet Carl Sandburg described his adopted town of Chicago as the “city of the broad shoulders,” referring to...

When examining the quarterly releases from major retailers, you find a number of explanations for flat to declining sales. One...

In Dallas, the produce business is divided among wholesalers peppered throughout the city. On the upside, there’s runaway growth in...

There’s a fifteenth-century English proverb that states “clothes make the man” to highlight the link between what one wears and...

The following summary of precedent-setting reparation decisions issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) is intended to help companies...

If you look through online job boards, you’ll notice most produce listings feature at least one requirement of a fairly...

California’s Salinas Valley is a remarkably resilient growing region. In recent years, Salinas growers have faced a barrage of challenges...

In the last several years, the concept of collaborative technology has taken hold and changed the business landscape in offices...

The Problem: No accounting provided in support of salvage returns. The Key Point: A duty to mitigate losses exists even...

In an era of new regulations, global trade, and change to come, Canada’s produce industry trade associations look forward to...