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Life’s A Beach

Work and life. Most of us work so we can live, but for many, the scale tips in the other...

11 years ago 3 minute read

Warehouses Get Smarter

The technology world has big plans for warehouses, and the Produce Traceability Initiative is forcing these plans to become reality....

11 years ago 3 minute read

Big Apple Bustle

The New York City Terminal Produce Market, otherwise known as “Hunts Point,” continues to rank as the largest terminal market...

11 years ago 3 minute read

Riding the Seesaw

In a perfect world, credit and sales department professionals have an inherent respect for each other and understand the difficulties...

11 years ago 4 minute read

Facets of Freshness

Ontario is central to Canada’s agriculture industry. Leamington, southwest of Toronto and near Detroit, is a mecca for premium greenhouse...

11 years ago 3 minute read

Two Technologies Promise Profitability

Produce transporters are accelerating their efforts to tap new technologies that can save big money while balancing economic and environmental...

11 years ago 2 minute read

In the Driver’s Seat

It has long been said that patience is a virtue. In the less-than-truckload (LTL) sector of transportation, patience is a requirement. Truckers...

11 years ago 3 minute read

Making Amends

Claims against produce sellers require proof of a breach of the sales agreement and proof of resulting damages. Merely claiming...

11 years ago 3 minute read

While The City Sleeps

In the wee hours of the morning, wholesalers at the Detroit Produce Terminal and the Eastern Market are busy unloading...

11 years ago 3 minute read

BYOD: Personal Devices in the Workplace

It isn’t surprising that the proliferation of mobile devices and tablets is increasingly blending our professional and personal lives. Text...

11 years ago 3 minute read

Double Duty

Washington DC impacts the industry through legislation, while its neighbor Maryland supplies an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables to...

11 years ago 3 minute read

Leveraging Big Data from Florida and Ontario

Ongoing research has taught us that improved taste is a key driver in getting consumers to purchase more fresh fruit...

11 years ago 3 minute read

The Fine Print

The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) has, with a few exceptions, been adopted by all of the states. First published in...

11 years ago 3 minute read

Fresh & Plentiful

New Jersey’s heritage is all about fresh produce. For starters, it’s called the Garden State, but how has this heritage...

11 years ago 3 minute read

The Pesticide Data Program

Consumers want to be assured the produce they feed their families is safe. To address these concerns, the Pesticide Data...

11 years ago 3 minute read

Grape Rush

As one of the world’s premier growing regions, California’s dynamic grape industry continues to thrive—and we give you the lowdown on...

11 years ago 19 minute read

Big Data = Big Potential

Big Data has become a hot topic in the business world, companies such as Netflix and Amazon use it to tailor customer...

11 years ago 3 minute read

Upcoming Conventions

  Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable ConventionHershey, PennsylvaniaJanuary 27-29, 2015 ‱ attended by 1,800 growers and industry insiders ‱ numerous exhibitors and...

11 years ago 1 minute read

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