Fall Produce Merchandising: Colorful Ways To Display
The right mix of traditional, seasonal and unique produce can lift sales. From pumpkins all dressed up to bales of hay serving as a stage… Read More
Articles by Bob Johnson
Atlanta Produce Market Reflects Vibrant Metro Area
Georgia’s capital is a well-established regional hub with strong local ties. Atlanta is among the most vibrant produce hubs in the country, receiving loads of… Read More
At Floral Park Market, Produce Reigns
Premier operation in Atlanta features a plethora of organic and local options. Atlanta has become one of the major produce hubs in the country, with… Read More
Ohio Proud: State Delivers Local And Beyond
This Midwestern produce powerhouse maintains deep community ties. When the harvest of radishes, zucchini and sweet corn comes in at Buurma Farms in Willard, OH,… Read More
Western Melon Toss-Up
Shippers are torn between long shelf-life and sweeter cantaloupe, while watermelons and honeydews diversify. California is one of the leading state producers of watermelons and… Read More
Five Ways To Show Off Stone Fruit
Tips for holding the line on this delicious, nutritious but declining category. The fruit section of the produce department has become a more cosmopolitan, crowded… Read More
Beefsteak Vegetables, Unleashed
Quick service chain serves capital residents healthy fare. Passionate culinary innovator Jose Andres has created a small chain of quick service, healthy, mostly fresh and… Read More
Spring Grapes: Freshness Closer To Home
More varieties and volume expected from Mexico and Coachella Every year, as the calendar turns to May, the table grapes on supermarket shelves become a… Read More
SAVVY Wholesalers REMAIN ‘Eyes And Ears’ OF CUSTOMERS
Originally printed in the March 2019 issue of Produce Business. In an age of consolidation, diversifying is the new path to survival and success. Through… Read More
Mandarins: The Cute Little Fruit That Means Business
Originally printed in the February 2019 issue of Produce Business. Growth of the easy-peelers has been staggering, and it’s still growing. Mandarins bring a bit… Read More