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  • 40 Under 40 Class of 2022: Saluting Rising Stars Of the Industry
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January 26, 2023

Remembering Jim Prevor by Harris S. Cutler, Race-West Company

It is with a profound sense of sadness that the news came today that Jim Prevor has joined his ancestors. He leaves a great legacy… Read More

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March 13, 2023

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Jim Prevor, Industry Icon and Maverick Thought-Leader, Passes Away

We are deeply saddened to report that Jim Prevor has suddenly passed away from heart failure after being stricken by a heart attack and stroke. On this earth for merely… [...]

FROM THE GROUND UP: How ITUM Drives Grape Innovation in Spain and Beyond

The history of Spanish table grape breeder ITUM is a grassroots success story in the true sense of the word, and it is one that is inextricably linked to the… [...]

Pundit’s Mailbag: John Pandol Reveals The Myth of Europe Being ‘Ahead of Us’ in Climate Change, Challenges IFPA Leadership to ‘Autopsy the Disasters’

John Pandol has spoken out on many topics both here at the Pundit and on sister publication, PRODUCE BUSINESS magazine. Now our piece — Will Climate-Change Fanaticism Bankrupt The West?… [...]

Pundit’s Mailbag: Bay Cities Produce ‘Experiment’ with EV Trucks Sheds Light on Climate-Change Fanaticism

Our piece — Will Climate-Change Fanaticism Bankrupt the West? —brought many responses, including this one. The first issue, of course, is that whatever one may think is the desirability of… [...]

Pundit’s Mailbag — ‘Sound Common Sense’ Involving Logic and Reason

Our piece — Will Climate-Change Fanaticism Bankrupt The West?  — brought many comments including some short but clear ones. If we need anything right now, it is clear-headed thinking. The… [...]

Pundit’s Mailbag: Arkansas’ Contribution to Cotton Candy and Other Grape Varieties

One of the most important produce breeders in the world is about to retire from his position at the University of Arkansas. The American Pomological Society is giving him an… [...]

Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Reintroduce the New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act
Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Reintroduce the New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Angus King (I-ME) in introducing the New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2023, which would allow producers to sell their state-inspected meat and poultry products across state lines. ... Continue reading: Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Reintroduce the New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act. [...]

Tillamook Cream Cheese Spreads Take Over Iconic Bagel Shops Nationwide, for One Day Only
Tillamook Cream Cheese Spreads Take Over Iconic Bagel Shops Nationwide, for One Day Only

That said, we’re so convinced that bagel and cream cheese lovers everywhere will agree with us that  we’re inviting you to try our spreads. Free. For one day only on Wednesday, March 29, Tillamook will  take over four iconic bagel shops across the country. Get the details on the Tillamook Taste-Over events  at BetterCreamCheese.com, ... Continue reading: Tillamook Cream Cheese Spreads Take Over Iconic Bagel Shops Nationwide, for One Day Only. [...]

Baking for a Better Tomorrow: RBS Electric Ovens & Other Sustainable Oven Designs
Baking for a Better Tomorrow: RBS Electric Ovens & Other Sustainable Oven Designs

Sustainability is a big initiative at RBS, and our efforts specifically around Ovens make RBS not only the industry leader in oven technology, but also the industry leader in sustainable baking solutions. ... Continue reading: Baking for a Better Tomorrow: RBS Electric Ovens & Other Sustainable Oven Designs. [...]

5th Annual 2023 Real California Pizza Contest Kicks Off Search for Top U.S. Pizza Chefs
5th Annual 2023 Real California Pizza Contest Kicks Off Search for Top U.S. Pizza Chefs

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) opened entries for the 2023 Real California Pizza Contest, the fifth annual search for the best pizza recipes using Real California cheeses. The contest, open to professional chefs and culinary students throughout the U.S., will award prizes up to $30,000 for the most innovative uses of cow’s milk cheeses from California during a bake-off event August 2 in Napa, Calif. ... Continue reading: 5th Annual 2023 Real California Pizza Contest Kicks Off Search for Top U.S. Pizza Chefs. [...]

Grubhub and Transact Campus Expand Partnership with First-of-Its-Kind Integrated Mobile Ordering Solution
Grubhub and Transact Campus Expand Partnership with First-of-Its-Kind Integrated Mobile Ordering Solution

Grubhub, a leading food ordering and delivery marketplace, and Transact Campus "Transact," the award-winning leader in ... Continue reading: Grubhub and Transact Campus Expand Partnership with First-of-Its-Kind Integrated Mobile Ordering Solution. [...]

Garnett Station Partners Acquires and Recapitalizes Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Garnett Station Partners Acquires and Recapitalizes Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Garnett Station Partners, LLC, a New York-based principal investment firm that manages ~$2 billion of assets, today announced that it has acquired and recapitalized Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (“Firebirds” or the “Company”), a leading polished-casual dining chain. Financial terms were not disclosed. ... Continue reading: Garnett Station Partners Acquires and Recapitalizes Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. [...]

WAPA: Southern Hemisphere Apple and Pear Crop Forecast Revised Downward Following Severe Weather
WAPA: Southern Hemisphere Apple and Pear Crop Forecast Revised Downward Following Severe Weather

Following the intense weather events that affected several countries in the Southern Hemisphere, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) released an update of its apple and pear crop forecast that was presented during Fruit Logistica. According to the revised forecast, which consolidates the data from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa, […] The post WAPA: Southern Hemisphere Apple and Pear Crop Forecast Revised Downward Following Severe Weather appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

ProHass president discusses Peru’s projected record avocado exports

The Peruvian avocado industry forecasts a total of 630,000 tonnes in production for this season, a 14% year-on-year increase. The president of Peru’s Association of Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters (ProHass), Juan Carlos Paredes Rosales, spoke with FreshFruitPortal.com about the projections of a record season, the reasons that have led the industry to take a leap in […] The post ProHass president discusses Peru’s projected record avocado exports appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Tesco launches £5 million grant programme to improve health of school children

In a quest to provide impoverished school children with more healthy food, including fruits and vegetables, Tesco is reimaging its community funding effort with a new £5 million grant programme that will launch this summer. More than 5,000 schools will be able to apply for the grants, which will deliver a series of £1,500 checks […] The post Tesco launches £5 million grant programme to improve health of school children appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Why it’s vital to keep an eye on the ‘little guys’

One thing every operator should watch closely is the nature and makeup of the competition within the marketplace. Most of the attention goes to the larger competitors, such as national chains and large regional players, and many retailers make the mistake of not considering the small, independent retailers within the trading area. Successful produce retailers […] The post Why it’s vital to keep an eye on the ‘little guys’ appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Morrisons slashes prices on almost 500 items, but are they enough?

Trying to remain competitive against deep discount retail chains Aldi and Lidi, Morrisons recently reduced prices on nearly 500 more items including some fruits and vegetables. Although Morrisons now has lowered the cost on 1,000 products, it only has committed to those reductions over the course of eight weeks. “We’re now going again with a […] The post Morrisons slashes prices on almost 500 items, but are they enough? appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Vertical farming in UK could get huge boost with investment in Harvest London
Vertical farming in UK could get huge boost with investment in Harvest London

There is almost no comparison when it comes to the efficiencies of vertical farming vs. standard farming. From renewable energy to markedly less water use to lack of pesticides, vertical farming can have marked advantages. If there is one potential drawback, it might be scalability. But the need to develop more sustainable methods are growing, […] The post Vertical farming in UK could get huge boost with investment in Harvest London appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Today’s wholesaler offers much more than fresh produce

Wholesaler: a person or company that sells goods in large quantities at low prices, typically to retailers. I think it’s time to update the dictionary, I’m not sure the definition of wholesaler has aged all that well. Great wholesalers have become diverse operators offering unique service(s) wrapped around an extensive and evolving product offering. A desirable […] The post Today’s wholesaler offers much more than fresh produce appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Jooste: Pressure is on, and savvy supermarkets are pivoting to meet economic challenges
Jooste: Pressure is on, and savvy supermarkets are pivoting to meet economic challenges

Since the fall of 2021, the food chain has seen rising costs due to several factors, starting with logistical disruptions and speculation caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, followed by a post-COVID scarcity of human resources, and recently the outbreak of war in Ukraine. Subsequent sanctions against Russia drove up energy prices and heavily affected […] The post Jooste: Pressure is on, and savvy supermarkets are pivoting to meet economic challenges appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

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