Electronic Logging Device Rules
Originally printed in the September 2018 issue of Produce Business. The new regulations will force improved logistics. The electronic logging device (ELD) rule requiring commercial… Read More
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ETHICAL SOURCING
Originally printed in the September 2018 issue of Produce Business. Is this tenet the ‘Final Frontier’ of industry standardization? In life, there are watershed moments… Read More
Chicago’s Wholesale Market Serves Up Variety
Originally printed in the June 2018 issue of Produce Business. Staying Relevant By Meeting The Needs Of A Diverse Clientele, It Offers Wider Product Mix… Read More
From Sea to Land to Retailer
Special consideration is needed when moving imported product. Proper cold chain handling is a complicated process. It becomes even more complex when refrigerated containers are… Read More
PWPM: Philly Holding Strong
Supported by a state-of-the-art facility and decades of experience, PWPM merchants continue to expand. Through six years of economic ups and downs since their move… Read More
PWPM: A Tale of Evolution
You can’t expect to meet the challenges of today with yesterday’s tools and expect to be in business tomorrow. — Anonymous Evolving channels of distribution and… Read More
St. Louis and Kansas City See Increasing Produce Distribution
Retail, foodservice movement reported strong in Midwestern cities. In the River Cities of St. Louis and Kansas City, MO, produce distributors report favorable sales and… Read More
Distribution Software Ever More Powerful
A world of produce data can be in the palm of your hand. Tomorrow’s watermelons, tomatoes and strawberries will enter the high-tech Cloud at harvest,… Read More
Windy City is Midwest Capital of Global Produce Economy
This agricultural giant gets its food from far away. The contrast between the modern Chicago International Produce Market opened on South Wolcott Avenue on the… Read More
Produce Transportation Enters the Digital Age
Where is your produce, and how is it doing? Retailers, shippers and distributors can open their smartphones and easily see the current location and temperature… Read More
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