SOUTH CAROLINA’S MARTIN EUBANKS
Originally printed in the May 2018 issue of Produce Business. A look at the accomplishments of the Palmetto State’s longtime assistant commissioner. On June 30,… Read More
agriculture
Texas Produce: What is in Season?
Abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables from the ‘Lone Star State’ offers consumers nationwide choice. As the calendar turns to fall and winter, Texas growers… Read More
Des Moines: A Great Place to Set Up Shop
This city has a whole lot more than corn. Moines, IA, is thriving, and it’s not all about the corn as this Midwestern agricultural hub… Read More
Ohio Proud Retailers
Local Produce Fills Retail Shelves Ohio produce remains a critical part of the offerings of supermarkets throughout the Buckeye State. Stores keep their produce departments… Read More
Michigan: Product Diversity Hits the Mark in the Midwest
Smart partners will increase the ring in the produce department “The Wolverine State” grows a variety of fruits and vegetables that retailers can depend on… Read More
Seasonal Significance Of Florida’s Spring Vegetables
During the winter, The Sunshine State’s bounty supplies most of the country and Canada. During the Florida time of year, the Sunshine State’s farmers harvest… Read More
The Pulse Of Fall Produce From Florida
The Sunshine State fulfills a key niche as the country’s primary produce provider during the fall and winter months. The business climate in the U.S…. Read More
Michigan Produce: Caters to Bevy of Outlets
The state’s farmers serve both national and local markets. Every summer and fall, Michigan farmers harvest the most squash and pickling cucumbers in the nation,… Read More
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
New York’s Attributes Are Well-Suited For Vegetable Production
The Empire State’s vegetable industry continues to grow and generate healthy appetite, interest in eating locally. New York City might be nicknamed the “Big Apple,”… Read More
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Georgia Grown Produce A diverse growing region that's more than Vidalia onions and peaches, the state proudly promotes the many bounties of its local farms. Whether regional or…
Fried Chicken: The Gateway To Greater Produce Consumption Fried chicken is one of the biggest trends in foodservice this year. Fried chicken? Really? Yes, it’s true. As beef consumption drops and pork consumption…
Five New Year’s Resolutions For The Produce Wholesaler It’s that time of year again. Everyone is committing to New Year’s resolutions and creating lists of things in hope of self-improvement. Most of us make resolutions…