A research report from Skyquest released this year forecasts the U.S. cold storage market will grow from $43.2 billion in 2023 to $118.8 billion by 2031.
With the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show underway, Chiquita says it is spotlighting the "Chiquita Difference" through its vibrant presence within the Canadian market.
Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, have introduced the Specialty Crops Security Act, which would give industry stakeholders more opportunity for input on specialty crop block grants.
Concerns about inflation have shifted Rabobank’s forecast of the first Federal Reserve rate cut this year from June to September, with the number of cuts projected to decrease.
After months of restoration, the Delano, Calif., store is set for a grand reopening May 1, featuring festivities to go along with a fresh look and enhanced shopping experience.
Most produce departments’ busiest period will begin around Memorial Day, and every business is looking for help amid a labor shortage. And if you have the people, there's more still to do, says columnist Armand Lobato.
When a store's produce operations turn into disaster, "savior" managers are needed to right the ship — but their methods and personalities aren't what some expect from a department leader, says columnist Armand Lobato.
With all the work to do in a produce department, it can be tempting to skip breaks — but ensuring workers and managers keep to their scheduled stoppages is vital to any operation, says columnist Armand Lobato.