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Credit & Finance: One-Year Wonders
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly one in five U.S. businesses fail within the first year. This...
Retail Reflections: Buyer Basics
It’s quite remarkable how online shopping has become a significant part of the total retail food shopping experience. It’s a...
Looking Ahead to 2023: Doubling down on data
One area of innovation with plenty of untapped potential for the entire industry is data tracking and integration. On the...
Looking Ahead to 2023: CEA’s future is now
After years of investment, controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is now projected to reach more than $172 billion in 2025, according...
Looking Ahead to 2023: Sustainability vs. value
For many consumers, the sustainability message has become increasingly important. While Lori Taylor, founder and CEO of The Produce Moms...
Looking Ahead to 2023: Retailers hold their own
On the retail side, shortages on shelves are a lingering concern. “The good news is that our research shows the...
Looking Ahead to 2023: Foodservice’s rebound
Foodservice has come back to a large degree since the Covid lockdowns, with some exceptions. “Hotels, convention centers, and sports...
Looking Ahead to 2023: Better storytelling
Storytelling is part of the process of creating an emotional connection, and companies such as Naturipe Farms, Sage Fruit Company,...
Looking Ahead to 2023: Increasing consumption
Much attention has been given to how to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. It’s not a new problem but a...
Looking Ahead to 2023: Shifting expectation on labor
Finding enough quality workers has been a concern throughout the fresh produce pipeline. The pandemic made that situation worse, as...
Looking Ahead to 2023: Fighting against inflation
Inflation is causing suppliers to look for ways to reduce costs in any way possible, from altering product lineups to...
Looking Ahead to 2023: Supply chain pain
Consumers, of course, are not the only ones affected by inflation. From grower-shippers and brokers to logistics providers and receivers,...
Looking Ahead to 2023
Of the many challenges that characterized 2022, the massive supply chain issues from early in the year have improved, at...
Trading Assistance: Proper transportation vs. suitable shipping condition
The Problem Breach of “good delivery” claimed against a carrier. The Key Point The warranty of suitable shipping condition applies...
Trading Assistance: Temperature control and fresh produce
A framework for reviewing reefer downloads Temperature control issues are an everyday fact of life in the fresh produce industry...
Ecommerce Update: Enhancing online purchases
There’s no question online grocery shopping is now mainstream, but the future may not be smooth sailing. Whole Foods Market...
Ecommerce Update: The delivery dilemma
While convenience is a driver of online grocery sales, it comes with a price, and not everyone is willing to...
Ecommerce Update: Inflation Influences
Year-over-year ecommerce grocery sales remained strong through the first six months of this year, but the growth rate has slowed...
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