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You may be tired of seeing the word “whistleblower” at this point, but the current furor may provide a good...

The war against waste marches on. Most people in the industry are familiar with Imperfect Produce BB #:299328, the company...

I was asked the other day if I was an “influencer.” I looked at the person and asked: “What is...

If you were one of the 24,000+ participants who journeyed to Anaheim, CA, to attend the PMA Fresh Summit last...

ANAHEIM, CA – PMA Fresh Summit 2019 stood out in ways beyond the record attendance of nearly 24,000. As Pamela...

If you read the business press these days, you may come across a funny word: “stakeholders.” It’s become a buzzword...

“You need help.” People often say this as an insult. It’s a somewhat milder version of “You’re out of your...

ANAHEIM, CA—While the produce industry looks to connect with consumers as their lives change via technology and sustainable efforts, PMA...

When it comes to the future, many family owned growers and shippers have two and only two choices: the next...

We have no shortage of meetings and conferences in the fresh produce industry, but we all know PMA BB #:153708...

Every company of any appreciable size has two organizational structures. The first is known to everyone. Well-run companies have it...

We all love the famous quote, “laws are like sausages. It’s better not to see them being made,” attributed to...

After the immediate crisis of last November’s outbreak related to romaine lettuce, our associations moved quickly to bring together a...

If you say the words wabi-sabi to anyone above the age of three, they’re apt to burst out laughing. But...

Is the produce industry still a relationship industry? The answer depends. Many experienced produce veterans have decried how communicating has...

WASHINGTON, DC – Trade has always been important to U.S. produce companies, as exports represent an opportunity to expand their...

Pamela’s got the Avocado Beat covered with Kroger, Apeel and Seald Sweet while Greg’s on the road at the Washington...

Pamela has been store checking like a boss this week, and that’s given her some perspective on what changes Walmart...