Cast a Critical Eye
Originally printed in the November 2022 issue of Produce Business. As the end of the year approaches, it’s a good time to take stock of… Read More
Articles by Don Harris
Get to the Finish Line
Originally printed in the October 2022 issue of Produce Business. As the year’s end approaches, progressive and innovative retailers take a hard look at their… Read More
Return to Normalcy (and Growth) at IFPA Show
Originally printed in the September 2022 issue of Produce Business. After nearly three years of industry disruption caused by the pandemic, we go into the… Read More
A Disturbing Trend: Epidemic of Indifference
Originally printed in the August 2022 issue of Produce Business. I’ve observed a disturbing trend in retail produce operations. It’s not a completely new phenomenon,… Read More
Inflation, Prices and Profits: It’s A Slippery Slope
Originally printed in the June 2022 issue of Produce Business. As we move forward in these inflationary times, the pressure increases on prices and, ultimately,… Read More
SKU Expansion: Too Much of a Good Thing?
Originally printed in the May 2022 issue of Produce Business. The expansion of variety has dominated the retail produce industry over the past 40 years…. Read More
Let’s Talk About Labor, The Elephant In The Room
Originally printed in the April 2022 issue of Produce Business. In the post-pandemic world, one aspect of critical importance to the retail operation has taken… Read More
Let’s Get The Post-Pandemic Party Started With Produce Snacks
Originally printed in the March 2022 issue of Produce Business. As the threat from the COVID-19 pandemic winds down, everyone is beginning to see the… Read More
State of Retail
Originally printed in the February 2022 issue of Produce Business. At the start of every year, entities all over the world report the “state” of… Read More
How Produce Executives Can Manage Expectations in the New Year
Originally printed in the January 2022 issue of Produce Business. A new year is starting, and you are reviewing the goals and objectives that have… Read More