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Will indoor growing transform agriculture?

The growth of the CEA industry has been driven by predictions that we will need 20% more land to feed the planet using current farming practices.

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E-commerce opportunities for fresh produce

COVID-19 has lead to significant supply chain disruptions in 2020, causing many in the produce industry to ask “How can I strengthen my company for the future?”

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The future of produce in an omni-channel marketplace

What will the rise of omni-channel commerce mean for the produce industry, and what new business processes will be required to respond to this disruption?

Preparing foodservice for what could be a harsh winter
Preparing foodservice for what could be a harsh winter

As the next phase for the restaurant industry becomes clearer, how will distributors and restaurants prepare for what could be a very difficult fall and winter?

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The produce department of the future

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed the produce industry.

What will the new retail normal look like?
What will the new retail normal look like?

As a result of the unprecedented disruptions to today’s produce supply chain, what can the industry plan for as the new normal?

FDA letter on papaya outbreaks puts industry on notice
FDA letter on papaya outbreaks puts industry on notice

In case you missed it, the FDA put the papaya and produce industry on notice.

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The art of the deal evolves

People often ask me what business practices I would reintroduce to the modern produce industry. Put simply, I would bring back the “art of the deal.”