Opinion: Meeting the challenges of vegan food production

James Sopwith, Group Strategic Account Director at adi Group, says that a gauntlet has been thrown down to manufacturers.

September 02 , 2020

California wildfires present new challenges during Covid-Era

The Grower-Shipper Association of Central-California says the current challenges farmers face "seem never greater than what we have seen in 2020".

August 26 , 2020

Opinion: Are consumers swapping fresh produce sustainability for safety?

Craig Stauffer, CEO of Vanguard International, says that it may be time to warm up the DeLorean and get back to the future again.

August 19 , 2020

Opinion: Is indoor farming critical to the local food economy?

Bea Miñana, Associate Consultant at Agritecture, looks at the rise and growing role of indoor farming in food supply systems.

August 04 , 2020

What to expect from trucking during Covid-19

Steve Raetz of C.H. Robinson says to be best informed on the trucking market and its capabilities in this unique environment is to study both the spot and the committed segments.

July 29 , 2020

Opinion: Expedited supply chain demands lead to tomorrow's standard processes

Todd Bernitt, Vice President of Managed Services for Robinson Fresh, says retailers who can utilize expedited supply chain models will be the best poised for growth.

June 24 , 2020

Opinion: After coronavirus, the time may be right to look at PMA/United merger once again

Jim Prevor looks at whether, in the post-Covid-19 world, it would make sense to re-examine the idea of combining the national produce associations.

June 17 , 2020

Opinion: Africa must work towards a united voice for banana workers

Paul Lievens of Banana Link takes a look at a recent report published jointly by Banana Link and the International Union of Foodworkers (IUF) which examines the situation of workers employed in banana export production in Africa.

June 04 , 2020

Changing consumer behavior during Covid-19 and its impact on omnichannel produce purchasing in retail

Gina Garven of Robinson Fresh says that although most supply chains and production of fresh fruits and vegetables are largely undisturbed during Covid-19, consumer behaviors are changing rapidly.

May 20 , 2020

Opinion: If Australian cafes, restaurants have clarity, growers do too

Bill Bulmer, chair of Australia's AUSVEG, says growers that service the foodservice sector need confidence that if they start planting perishable crops now that they will have an avenue to market when the crop is ready to harvest.

May 14 , 2020