State Promotion Efforts Reach Beyond Regional Borders
Modern marketing outside of each state uses everything from farm tours to apps. If you’re headed to South Carolina and wonder how to find the… Read More
Articles by Bob Johnson
Southern Vegetables Diversify
Kale and collard greens grow peacefully side by side Southern growers still produce bumper crops of sweet potatoes, sweet corn, collard and turnip greens, and,… Read More
Southern Fruit Supplies
From Carolina peaches to Georgia blueberries, The South diversifies. Strawberries grown in the South, aside from national producer Florida, are largely sold locally, many of… Read More
Profits from Pallets
Economy and sustainability come together in optimum systems. Pallets can have major hidden impacts on produce waste, shipping costs, and the sustainable use of materials…. Read More
Hayes Street Grill
Seasonal and local are celebrated and preferred by clientele. Unique seasonal produce from nearby farms is the foundation on which Hayes Street Grill builds much… Read More
Southern Retailers: Serving an Evolving Population
Changing demographics influence produce. There is an evolving South — if not a new South — showing itself in new types of retail outlets and… Read More
Serving An Upscale Market
Wholesalers stay sharp by keeping one step ahead of the trend-setting, high-tech foodies and emerging ethnic communities. As San Francisco added high-tech, biotechnology and medical… Read More
Tales of the Seasons
Our Mystery shoppers test the local and seasonal knowledge of produce employees and evaluate their shopping experiences with different retailers. Providing Produce Business readers with… Read More
Produce Transportation Enters Its Own Digital Age
Electronic tracking could become universal by 2017. Regulation brought produce into the computer age, as food safety traceability requirements led both shippers and retailers to… Read More
California Mandarin Oranges Rise to the Top
Convenience and taste push this citrus from ‘the Golden State’ beyond most varieties. Mandarins have climbed to the top of the fresh citrus category as… Read More