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Here’s why liquidity is a good thing
Liquidity—defined as cash or near cash, such as bonds and stocks—is a vital asset to a business. How much is...
Mexico tariffs off for now
The good news is that no tariffs will apply to Mexican produce coming into the United States today. The bad...
On the Road: Pete’s Market
WHEATON, IL – I first heard about Pete’s Market during a panel of Chicago consumers. We were polling them about...
Most importers unprepared for Mexican tariff
Produce importers may not be prepared to pay the tariffs if President Trump follows through on his plan to implement...
Trump continues to push for Mexico tariff
As the days tick down to the tariff President Trump promised he’d impose on all Mexican imports, including fresh produce,...
Create a culture of respect and trust
Our April issue of Blueprints is full of interesting and timely articles. My favorite is the one dealing with talent...
Produce makes inroads in center store
For years, the fresh perimeter, with the produce department as its crown jewel, outperformed center store – at times featuring...
Tomato tariff drama having little effect on the market
It’s been an eventful spring for the tomato market as Florida and Mexico have been sparring in both the media...
Walmart continues to gain in e-commerce
The market certainly notices Walmart’s significant investment in e-commerce, with the latest example being a Citi survey analysis that shows...
Pump the brakes on meatless burger trend
The vegan hamburger is enjoying a moment. It has tried and failed before but now it’s enjoying success on a...
Trump tariff threat to Mexico is just a negotiation
President Donald Trump says the U.S. will tack a 5 percent tariff on all products imported from Mexico starting June...
Recognizing the best of the best
Recognition in business comes in many forms—a pat on the back, a raise, promotion, a thank you. For businesses in...
Kantar’s Top 50 retail sales projections for 2019
Food retailers fare strongly in Kantar Consulting’s 2019 top 50 U.S. Retailers list, with Walmart posting more than double the...
Roundtable: The Evolution of the Produce Supply Chain Part 1
Working in the produce industry has been a twenty-first century rollercoaster ride. Longtime industry professionals have experienced peaks, rapid drops,...
Ideas Ripe for the Picking: Nutrition communication
We’re inundated with numbers and data in the fresh produce industry. We see all kinds of studies, but there’s often...
Is Blue Apron’s NYSE flop a message for meal kits?
Blue Apron BB #:292398 had a good thing going…about 2.5 years ago. Now, almost two years after the company went...
CDC declares fresh-cut melon outbreak over
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared the fresh-cut melon salmonella outbreak linked to Caito Foods BB #:334080...
Target sees growth in in-store fulfillment
Target BB #:166987 continues to prove me wrong. I’ve long said turning stores into digital order fulfillment centers can’t make...
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