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Raspberry development in processing and fresh sectors
The global raspberry sector continues to grow, as it does with the other main berry types. Raspberries for fresh consumption have the biggest name in the marketplace, but processed berries are a major part of the berry industry.
April 14 , 2022
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Opinion: The Rising Cost Produce Paradox
Vanguard International CEO Craig Stauffer shares his thoughts on what the pricing surge means for the produce industry.
March 18 , 2022
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Triumph in New York
Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor speaks about how the 2021 edition of the New York Produce Show and Conference that took place earlier this month was a huge success.
December 24 , 2021
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Opinion: Want to help the world while helping the industry? Reduce online out-of-stocks
Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor argues that the following is key to lifting produce consumption: Better produce through superior varieties, innovative packs and blends, consistently available and promoted
September 15 , 2021
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Opinion: How will we remember the UK's summer of 2021 in fresh produce?
John Giles, Divisional Director of Promar International, says the summer of 2021 is one we won’t forget in a hurry, and companies will need to be more resilient and better prepared than ever before.
September 13 , 2021
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Opinion: How to safely return to the office
Vanguard CEO Craig Stauffer reveals his decision-making in what has become a complex and important matter for many businesses around the world.
September 02 , 2021
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Opinion: The price of our loss in Afghanistan reminds the industry that reputation is a great store of value
Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor says: "We are not a political site here at the Pundit. Yet we think the collapse of Afghanistan is filled with lessons and warnings for people in business."
August 17 , 2021
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Opinion: Grower property rights victory almost a half-century in the making
Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor provides opinion on the first Supreme Court case in this century to deal with labor law involving agricultural workers.
July 27 , 2021
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Opinion: Fortifying grocery food supply chains to meet consumer expectations
Gerd Utidewilligen of Emerson says that to meet consumer expectations and protect their brand reputations, grocers need to adopt best practices at every step of the food supply chain.
July 12 , 2021
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Harvard study on produce and mortality: Five servings a day is key, but we need to quantify the benefits
Jim Prevor's Perishable Pundit interviews Harvard's Professor Walter Willett about a recent "big picture” study, involving more than 100,000 people, and offers some important conclusions.
July 09 , 2021