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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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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,...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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