Opinion
How many thousands of pounds of “perfectly good” romaine lettuce have been tossed in the past ten days?
Compared to immigration-related tweets and tirades in Washington, D.C., the fate of the stoic farm bill is considerably less entertaining.
As inexplicable as it may seem, exports of fresh fruits and vegetables for January to August are basically unchanged from the same period a year ago.
With more than 4,000 comments filed already, input is due Oct. 10 on the FMCSA’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking on hours of service rule regulations for commercial truck drivers.
Aldi is a company that I have always been fascinated by; with over 1,800 locations in 35 states, it has a revenue projection by retail analysts just north of $11 billion in 2018, yet they largely fly under the radar.
My recent Fresh Talk post about the resiliency of exports was a little too glib and simplistic for one West Coast produce exporter.
I received a welcome email this morning from a one-time employee at The Packer.
The premium paid for organic produce is a moving target, and it is far from standard for fresh produce commodities.
Check out the above chart showing the shortfall in shipments of romaine in early December compared with a year ago.
Everyone is a critic, but some are better than others.
“Good morning, and in case I don’t see ya: Good afternoon, good evening, and good night!” was the cheery greeting from Truman Burbank in 1998 movie The Truman Show.
It seems crazy that President Trump is still considering options to close the U.S.-Mexico border.
I was doing some spring cleaning when Russ T. Blade emerged from behind some folders. “Rusty,” as readers know is the miniature imaginary produce manager who occasionally drops in to talk shop.
Of course, President Trump won’t close the border. But what if he did?
If only we could read what our produce customers are really thinking.
To say there is pushback against the idea of creating another pilot program to allow drivers under 21 to operate commercial trucks is putting it mildly.
Early coverage of the E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from the Yuma region is rolling in.
All forms matter, but some matter more than others.
It wasn’t the million man march, but media reports say a crowd of about 100 marched April 8 in an organized protest in Livingston, Calif.
Another year, another published list of “Dirty Dozen” and Clean Fifteen” produce by the Environmental Working Group.
My wife and I were visiting with another couple this week over dinner, and the hot topic was their first kiss.
As we look back on the one-year anniversary of the Amazon-Whole Foods merger, we reflect upon how the grocery industry was changed forever.
Some people interpret the limited adoption of online grocery ordering as a sign that most shoppers simply are not interested in pickup or delivery and probably won’t be in the future either.
Are fresh fruits and vegetables getting their “fair share”?
Stop the presses. InsideHigherEd.com reports “Most Students Don’t Eat Enough Fruits, Vegetables” in a story on recent research from the American College Health Association.
“No report issued as all commerce is halted by an FDA and CDC advisory not to consume Romaine Lettuce.”
At least the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Market News Service is still operating, but the continuing shutdown of the federal government has got to end.
“Kale, eat your vegetables! I shouldn’t have to remind you, of all my kids.”
“What if I focus more on what is right in the world than what is wrong? What if I focus more on the positives of this industry, rather than the challenges?”