Is the produce industry more attuned to what women bring to the table? Raquel Espinoza, Deborah Dijkhuizen, Kristen Reid, Joan Daleo, Jessica Peri, and Gabriella D’Arrigo weigh in.

In the highly competitive and crowded grocery retail space, Aldi has long been known as a no frills, low-price leader. Photo courtesy of Aldi, Inc.

New high-tech equipment for growers from a recognized name. Photo courtesy of John Deere.

From strawberries and blueberries to blackberries and raspberries, this category of the produce industry has been experiencing an unprecedented boom.

Growers in the Bakersfield area have high hopes for this season’s crops after last year’s mostly positive results.

The Windy City is alive and well as a significant hub for the Midwest’s wholesalers.

When it comes to food, we all have our preferences. What’s most important in a meal? Flavor, nutrition, convenience, price? Why not all? Or three out of four?

Those against the Kroger and Albertsons merger may not have considered the extent of the failure’s fallout.

Want the inside scoop on Blue Book claims, collections, fees, and more? Doug Nelson breaks down the data and explains what the numbers mean.

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Mike Xu is the founder and CEO of GrubMarket, Inc., a $3.5-billion produce technology company founded in 2014. 

Mango connoisseur Chris Ciruli tells all: top varieties, market trends, and trade. Photos courtesy of Ciruli Brothers, LLC.

Leading into 2024, inflationary pressures and high interest rates were top of mind. And while some easing has taken place, these challenges continue to persist through the first quarter of 2025.

Based on our daily interactions with the trade, nearly all say they pay close attention to Blue Book scores.

How can companies dealing in fresh produce reduce risk and protect their financial health? One way is to create a formal credit policy.

While fresh produce packaging continues to proliferate in terms of size, type, and format, the question of what to do with a used carton, bag, or clamshell is coming into sharp focus.

New high-tech equipment for growers from a recognized name. Photo courtesy of John Deere.

In simple terms, AI may seem the stuff of science fiction; to fruit and vegetable marketers, on the other hand, ChatGPT and other such AI algorithms have become essential tools.

When is a set-off permissible and what constitutes good faith or a lack thereof?

Points to consider when reviewing perishable cargo claims.

How well do you know your “good arrival” facts? Let’s find out.