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Should retailers be worried about slower organic produce growth?
AUSTIN, TX—I had a chance to chat with Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics, the author of the Power of Produce...
On the Road: Kroger, Nashville
NASHVILLE—It might surprise you— considering they’re one of the most prolific retailers in the U.S.—but I don’t get around to...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review: September 9, 2019
Is guilt the key to the food waste conundrum? Pamela and Greg talk about how consumers need to get over...
What Austin has in store for BrandStorm
AUSTIN, TX—With United Fresh’s BB #:145458 BrandStorm coming here in February, I took the opportunity to introduce Mary Coppola, vice...
How to enjoy artichokes
Now that I’ve shown you how artichokes are grown and harvested, let’s get to the real mystery: what do you...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 30, 2019
Greg and Pamela talk about some of this week’s biggest stories, from the red hot bell pepper market, and why...
VIDEO: Up close at Ocean Mist Artichokes
CASTROVILLE, CA—I can remember the first time I saw someone cook an artichoke. I was in my sophomore year at...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review: August 23, 2019
Greg and Pamela discuss the biggest stories from ProduceBlueBook.com in The Produce Reporter Week in Review. Pamela explains how a...
PACA and Transportation Claims Part 3: Salvage Returns
When a shipment of produce is rejected to a carrier, the carrier (or truck broker), may be put in a...
Can we go plastic-free in the grape category?
I feel like I spend a good percentage of my days talking about plastic. While it does serve a purpose...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review: August 16, 2019
This week we’re chatting about Delish’s “article” exposing produce department “dirty secrets,” how grapes can get away from plastic packaging...
The strawberry picking challenge
WATSONVILLE, CA—Have you ever picked strawberries? I’m not talking about the U-Pick place near your house where you half-heartedly snap...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review: August 2, 2019
Pamela and Greg talk PMA Foodservice trends, the crime of imposter guacamole and leadership changes for big retailers. Read the...
Beware the guacamole imposters
With a short California avocado crop, Mexico’s Flor Loca behaving, well…loca…, the wholesale avocado market is high. So high trucks...
VIDEO: Promoting quality of life benefits of produce
A recent research study shows that fruits and vegetables are not only healthy nutritionally but also improve quality of life...
The Produce Trend Forecast: Episode 2 – Bowls, boards and bringing your own snacks on the road
Amanda Keefer of Produce for Kids and I are back, talking trends. This episode revolves around convenience, from making your...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 26, 2019
Greg and Pamela talk foodservice, insider insights from Trader Joe’s and why the importers of Cavi brand papayas refuse to...
VIDEO: NatureFresh Unveiled Mini Cucumbers
To say my sons love cucumbers is putting it lightly. We easily mow through six regular seedless cucumbers a week,...
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