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CEO’s Perspective: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
08 Sep 2026 4 minute read

CEO’s Perspective: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

What effect does a trade war have on an industry that runs on relationships? You guessed it, the answer has three parts.

By Kirk Soule
Industry Insights: Cyclospora, leafy greens, and possible pathways
04 Sep 2026 4 minute read

Industry Insights: Cyclospora, leafy greens, and possible pathways

Lettuce samples were infected, but we still don't know how. Food safety expert Mauricio Rousselon shares his thoughts.

By Mauricio Rousselon
A Closer Look: American growers deserve more action and less talk 
31 Aug 2026 3 minute read

A Closer Look: American growers deserve more action and less talk 

The produce industry hears “food security is national security” from our country's leaders but their actions don't show they believe it.

By Greg Johson
August & September
24 Aug 2026 3 minute read

August & September

What do a lack of cherries, back to school, literary leanings, and football have to do with one another? Read on to find out.

By Taryn Pfalzgraf
A Long Reach: Tariff effects on global grocery sales
24 Aug 2026 4 minute read

A Long Reach: Tariff effects on global grocery sales

In this new department, we explore the domestic and international grocery realm from various points of view.

By Konstantine Paradias
By the Numbers: 540 (or, the agony of packing school lunches)
10 Aug 2026 11 minute read

By the Numbers: 540 (or, the agony of packing school lunches)

What one school year of packed lunches can tell us about waste, time, and getting kids to eat what we sell.

By Jason Carty

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