Opinion
I once called on a young produce manager who showed loads of potential but lacked direction in his career.
Though perhaps not quite as useful as it could be, a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service offers fresh data and insights.
Undoubtedly, COVID-19 will rank through the ages as one of the largest single global change elements in human history. With that in mind, what changes will affect the fresh produce industry?
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?”
Produce buyers as a rule tend to naturally run a lean inventory. Like in the stores, the thinking is, “Just enough inventory until the next delivery” — with enough safety stock on hand just in case.
It seems that every single day I am adding a new bookmark to my Chrome web browser.
While political and economic reverberations of the pandemic will rattle the globe for decades to come, how successfully humanity comes out of this pandemic will affect not just health of populations and economies.
At the most basic level, we are all ready to travel and attend in-person industry events.
Having a livelihood in the fresh fruit and vegetable business is a great way to earn a living. But how can we be better stewards of our “brand” ourselves and within our companies?
March is National Nutrition Month. This year it is doubly special as we also recognize the UN International Year of Fruit and Vegetables.
The support, confidence and leadership of farmers, shippers, packers and processors is at the core of the LGMA.
There are only 18 hours left on a poll that dares to ask the question about gender equality of opportunity in the fresh produce industry.
There’s no bigger sales lift in the spring than Easter week.
In most years, I hear the phrase “the power of produce” and associate it with the great annual report presented at Southern Exposure, This year, it has another, more personal connotation for me.
If you can’t stop obsessing about avocados, it is likely your field of vision will fall on the people who sell the fruit.
We eat avocados for breakfast, brunch, lunch, snack, app, dinner and … dessert?
What to do about inflation in pallet and packaging costs?
Every business has its version of “cap space” and how to manage it.
Time is precious — it’s true for everyone, but especially for people in our nonstop world of produce.
Perspectives from members of the produce industry and its observers are always valuable to The Packer and its readers.
Everything about apples is on an even keel, at least for now.
What makes a great produce buyer?
Our industry is naturally oriented to tackle challenges head on and create new ways to delight consumers. This pandemic is no exception.
If you’re looking to stay current with trends and consume great content from fellow industry members, LinkedIn is the place to be, and these are a few of the people you’ll want to follow in 2021.
One of the big focal points of those managing a retail operation is to have plenty of stock on hand to maximize sales.
With all eyes on the new administration’s priorities, and likely investments into combatting COVID-19 and the climate crisis, what science and technology trends that affect fresh produce will come to the forefront?
Making a difference is the ultimate goal of any food safety procedure or practice.
With the deadline to submit public comments looming, there is much to be commended in the Food and Drug Administration’s 199-page proposed Food Traceability rule (FSMA 204).