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U.S.-Mexico potato dispute met with reserved optimism
To the usually harmonious trade relations among the nations of North America, potatoes have proved an unhappy exception. The U.S....
Russia-Ukraine war has effect on produce around the globe
We have all been appalled, and at times, distressed by watching events unfold in the Ukraine. The current situation between...
ProduceIQ: Easter demand encourages high market prices
Due to supply chain disruptions at the port of good fun, the Easter Bunny is running a bit behind schedule...
‘Bombshell investigation’: FDA incompetence
So this happened over the weekend. Politico, a news agency covering Washington’s Capitol Hill, released a “bombshell investigation” of what...
The six pillars of Divine Flavor
Unlike some of my colleagues, I’m not at the annual meeting of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) BB #:153602...
E-grocery may have hit a max
Has e-grocery reached its max? This question occurs as one looks over the results of a recent survey by Brick...
Dirty Dozen, Clean Fifteen released for 2022
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released its contentious Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen annual guides for consumers to avoid pesticide...
Irresponsible ‘Dirty Dozen’ invokes fear when people should be eating more fruits and vegetables
It’s that time again. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released its annual “Dirty Dozen” list, at a time when inaccurate...
Study shows Aldi led grocery growth since start of pandemic
CHICAGO, March 31, 2022 – Grocery retailers were among the biggest winners of the pandemic, with total grocery sales reaching...
Unionization: a simple answer for a complex problem
A couple of weeks ago, our garage door opener was on the fritz, so I ordered a new one from...
ProduceIQ: Markets climb higher, battling harvest transitions in East & West
Inflation is not just impacting consumers. FOB shipping point prices have been at a record high for six straight weeks....
Independent contractors: The seesaw teeters
One recurring element that is subject to the seesaws of partisan politics is the status of independent contractors versus paid...
Bigger is not always better, maybe not inevitable
It has long been my impression that antitrust enforcement is all but dead in the United States. A letter sent...
That funny word ‘biodynamic’
Once in a while you will come across a funny word: “biodynamic.” What does it mean? It refers to a...
Food and beverage industry passes on higher costs
In present circumstances, if a company experiences a cost increase of $1, how much can it pass on in increased...
Ben B. Schwartz & Sons announces new VP of Sales
Detroit, MI – Ben B Schwartz & Sons BB #:104793 today announced that Jordan Grainger will be joining the company...
Sustainability goes mainstream
Sustainability is here to stay. Derided as a fringe concern not so long ago, it has entered the mainstream of...
ProduceIQ: Spring prices stabilize at elevated levels
In our March Madness fervor, we neglected to acknowledge a very important annual milestone last week. So, without further ado,...
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