Sometimes buyers forget that in this industry there are no factories. We are dealing with live plants, real weather events and much more. Recently Central America, the heart of the banana industry for North America, has suffered severe damage from hurricanes. What does this mean for the banana industry? We asked Pundit Investigator and Special Projects Editor Mira Slott to find out more: …
One of the reasons for doing many different events around the world is that doing so brings you in touch with extraordinary people. One we were lucky to encounter is Nic Jooste, a South African long living in the Netherlands and long established in the Dutch produce industry. As we move into 2021, Nic shared with us a quick recollection of a pandemic year — still well spent. …
Despite being well-financed, PMA announced the layoff of a number of executives when its physical trade show was cancelled. What should our industry associations look like in the years ahead? This is an issue we have been dealing with for some time. Now we have more input, this time from the grower/shipper side of the business. …
C.H. Robinson launched its Robinson Fresh unit at The London Produce Show and Conference back in 2014, so we can really say we were there at the beginning. Now, Robinson Fresh is adding a namesake brand to its corporate identity. …
To help retailers and suppliers successfully navigate these changes and the unprecedented demand they represent, Carol Bareuther, RD, contributing editor with the Pundit’s sister publication, PRODUCE BUSINESS, talked with Gina Garven, Eden Prairie, MN-based C.H. Robinson’s vice president of commercial development and analytics. …
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