How the railroad evolved the produce industry
Dec 02, 2019 by Janice M. Kresin
Nearly 150 years ago, a railroad spike in Utah Territory linked the U.S. by rail from coast to coast. For the produce industry, railroads changed the name of the game.
A look back: The rise of refrigeration
Nov 15, 2019 by Janice M. Kresin
Cooling brought year-round supplies and extended shelf life
How has technology transformed the produce industry?
Nov 13, 2019 by Janice M. Kresin
Automation of communication, operations and data push produce into the new millennium
1969-1994: Foodservice becomes king
Nov 07, 2019 by Janice M. Kresin
Filling supplies starts the fresh-cut produce industry
1944-1969: Propelling the industry through packaged produce
Oct 31, 2019 by Janice M. Kresin
Adding convenience to containers keeps consumers happy .
1919 – 1944: An eye on the west
Oct 30, 2019 by Janice M. Kresin
Advances in growing and advocacy propel industry expansion
1894 - 1919: Strength in numbers
Oct 28, 2019 by Janice M. Kresin
Produce members work together to solidify growing trade
Take a world view and focus on fundamentals
Apr 17, 2019 by Janice M. Kresin
Interest in workers’ rights and global farming mean that consumers are getting vocal about a lot of things these days. Thankfully, the product offered by the fresh fruit and vegetable industry is a solid winner. Consumers continue to clamor for fresh produce, and they’re becoming more conscientious about how it’s produced and where it comes from.
Making a connection
Apr 11, 2019 by Janice M. Kresin
Most shoppers aren’t getting social with their supermarket
Organics clean up
Apr 11, 2019 by Janice M. Kresin
These fruits and veggies fit right in with “clean eating” movement