Opinion
What is the value of U.S. Department of Agriculture destination inspections for the produce industry?
How long will uncertainty continue related to the E. coli and romaine investigation?
Who thought, ten years ago, that consumers would buy garden hoses and paint online?
A reworked North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico — or whatever name that President Trump wants to give the deal — is a positive sign for U.S. growers slammed by retaliatory tariffs.
I was visiting with my 30-something son last night and he was remarking about President Trump’s incredible energy. He also marveled at how Trump simplifies all the issues he deals with to black and white.
As consumers become increasingly distrustful on big tech companies, produce companies and organizations need to consider carefully how collection and use of consumer data affects trust and brand reputation.
LAS VEGAS — Retailers and consumer packaged goods companies have been making major investments to be relevant in the increasingly important online space, and new event Groceryshop showed how they are doing it.
Has there ever been a fresh produce item that has ascended per capita consumption levels as fast as the avocado?
I recently asked the public affairs office of the U.S. International Trade Administration about the status of the talks for a new tomato suspension agreement between Mexican tomato growers and the U.S.
A 21-page report from the Farm Foundation titled “How U.S. Agriculture Will Fare Under the USMCA and Retaliatory Tariffs” reveals a mixed message the farm economy.
Truck rates have sagged a bit as truckload capacity continues to build in the first weeks of 2019, according to a report from DAT Solutions.
News coverage is ramping up about the potential effects on perishable imports caused by the government shutdown.
The Environmental Working Group delivers its annual “Dirty Dozen” list with lots of spicy sound bites and minimal context.
How is the produce industry doing in attracting talented young people to the business?
One warning about getting too ahead of the game? Don’t neglect your customer.
The Department of Commerce sent what one Florida source called a “new and constructive proposal” to Mexican tomato exporters on May 3.
I can tell you what turns off potential customers.
When I was a kid I had a big picture book called “Turnips for Dinner,” which chronicled the attempts of a zoo keeper to feed his charges a diet of root vegetables.
Celery isn’t the only high-priced, high-demand produce item on retail supermarket shelves, but the commodity’s enduring run of high f.o.b. prices is truly remarkable.
The Packer’s Ashley Nickle’s coverage of the E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from the Yuma region includes a recent piece headlined “Outbreak investigation puts spotlight on traceability.”
There is an earnest quote somewhere that says “Your attitude determines your altitude.”
Back from the Canadian Produce Marketing Association convention and trade show in Vancouver, and still marveling over the excellent show and the remarkable host city.