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Beth Stark

Cover Stories February 1, 2021

Rally Around Immunity: The Produce Powerhouse

Originally printed in the January 2021 issue of Produce Business. Immunity Offers Promotional Potential

Opinion

September 20, 2021

Will Salad Bars Return To Give Produce Sales a Boost?

September 20, 2021

Pandemic and Brexit Hit UK Traders Hard

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August 24, 2021

PRIMUS GROUP, INC. — Facilitating Trade for Importers, Big or Small

August 1, 2021

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Want To Help The World While Helping The Industry? Reduce Online Out-Of-Stocks

The produce shelves of today’s retail stores are filled with innovative produce items, which offer flavor and convenience, new eating experiences and more. From new varieties of apples and grapes… [...]

THE COST OF LOST REPUTATION: The Price Of Our Loss In Afghanistan Reminds The Industry That Reputation Is A Great Store Of Value

We are not a political site here at the Pundit. Yet we think the collapse of Afghanistan is filled with lessons and warnings for people in business. Many years ago,… [...]

A Landmark Decision: Grower Property Rights Issue Hits The Supreme Court… A Victory Almost A Half-Century In The Making

The Pundit grew up, of course, in a produce family. When we were around ten years old, we remember someone in school was passing around a petition asking people to… [...]

We’ve been honored to speak and moderate many panels over the years at the Culinary Institute of America. We’ve always felt that influencing and educating chefs and future chefs is… [...]

Perishable Pundit Podcast New Episode: PMA/United Merger — What is Gained/What is Lost?

How best to move ahead? It is the question for each of us as individuals, as executives for our companies and, as leaders, for the industry as a whole. What technology,… [...]

Pundit Interviews Branding Expert Lisa Cork: Three Macro Trends To Feel Positive About

I’m tempted to say we saved the best for last… as this concludes the presentation of our speakers from The New York Produce Show and Conference — Virtual Edition. Yet this… [...]

Louisiana’s Struggling Seafood Industry Teetering After Ida

Louisiana’s Struggling Seafood Industry Teetering After Ida

Louisiana’s oyster farmers, crabbers, shrimpers and anglers are nothing if not adaptable, producing millions of pounds of seafood annually, often in water that was dry land a generation ago. They’ve fought off a devastating oil spill, floods, changing markets and endless hurricanes just to stay in business. ... Continue reading: Louisiana’s Struggling Seafood Industry Teetering After Ida. [...]

Governments Must Cooperate to Seize the Opportunities of a ‘Blue Food Revolution’

Governments Must Cooperate to Seize the Opportunities of a ‘Blue Food Revolution’

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) welcomes findings of the Blue Food Assessment, but urges greater action from international community. ... Continue reading: Governments Must Cooperate to Seize the Opportunities of a ‘Blue Food Revolution’. [...]

Certified Piedmontese Raises $20k to Support BackPack Program for Children

Certified Piedmontese Raises $20k to Support BackPack Program for Children

On Sep. 17 and 18, Certified Piedmontese partnered with Chef David Olson, creator of Live Fire Republic, in a dining-for-charity fundraising event and raised $20k in support of the BackPack Program by the Food Bank of Lincoln as part of the Guest Chef Series launched by Casa Bovina. ... Continue reading: Certified Piedmontese Raises $20k to Support BackPack Program for Children. [...]

Enviro Tech Introduces PeraGuard – the First Dry Peracetic Acid (PAA) Sanitizer

Enviro Tech Introduces PeraGuard – the First Dry Peracetic Acid (PAA) Sanitizer

Based on patented controlled-release technology, PeraGuard® is activated by water or moisture. It is a highly concentrated, odorless, and dustless application that is decidedly effective against E. coli, listeria, salmonella, staphylococcus and many other deadly pathogens. ... Continue reading: Enviro Tech Introduces PeraGuard – the First Dry Peracetic Acid (PAA) Sanitizer. [...]

All-America Selections Honors Industry Achiever Barry Ruta

All-America Selections Honors Industry Achiever Barry Ruta

All-America Selections, the breeders, judges, board of directors and all the companies they represent, proudly salute Barry for all he has done for the industry, including the promotion of All-America Selections Winners. ... Continue reading: All-America Selections Honors Industry Achiever Barry Ruta. [...]

Conditional Extension of the Transition Deadline of the United States – Canada Greenhouse-Grown Plant Certification Program (GCP)

Conditional Extension of the Transition Deadline of the United States – Canada Greenhouse-Grown Plant Certification Program (GCP)

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have mutually agreed to conditionally extend the deadline to transition the legacy Greenhouse Certification Program to the revised program, which is called the “United States – Canada Greenhouse-Grown Plant Certification Program (GCP).” The transition deadline has changed from September 30, 2021, to December 17, 2021. ... Continue reading: Conditional Extension of the Transition Deadline of the United States – Canada Greenhouse-Grown Plant Certification Program (GCP). [...]

Amidst Optimism, There Are Societal Breakdowns

Amidst Optimism, There Are Societal Breakdowns

In many ways, this is a time for optimism. With vaccines rolling across the globe, the hope for a post-pandemic future is real. Indeed, even when we look at problems, such as the Delta variant, it is somehow enormously hopeful to realize that we are people who came up with an incredible vaccine in less […] The post Amidst Optimism, There Are Societal Breakdowns appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Morrisons first supermarket to ban plastic packaging from bananas

Morrisons has become the first UK supermarket to ban plastic packaging from all bananas sold in its stores. The supermarket giant – one of the ‘Big Four’ in Great Britain – announced a pledge to replace plastic bags with paper bands on some of its bananas – which is the second most bought item in stores. […] The post Morrisons first supermarket to ban plastic packaging from bananas appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: Lisa Cork

Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month’s featured Vanguard is Lisa Cork, Fresh Produce Marketing Ltd. ward-winning strategist Lisa Cork is American born, and firmly New Zealand-based, yet her arresting influence on the industry knows no borders. For more than three decades, she […] The post Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: Lisa Cork appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Blackberry popularity booms as UK consumers latch on to varieties, benefits

When it comes to the popularity of soft fruit, strawberries and blueberries often get the most attention from consumers. But increasingly, Britons are adding another to their mix of purchases. Blackberries have become a £51 million spend for shoppers, according to data from British Summer Fruits, including a steady increase over the past 12 months. […] The post Blackberry popularity booms as UK consumers latch on to varieties, benefits appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Disruption from truck driver shortage to deepen, warns logistics boss

Disruption from the UK’s truck driver shortage is expected to deepen with more goods failing to reach shelves on the high street, the head of Britain’s largest logistics outsourcer has warned. James Wroath, chief executive of Wincanton, said the extra strains were likely to hit the haulage industry as demand picks up ahead of the […] The post Disruption from truck driver shortage to deepen, warns logistics boss appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

How will we remember the UK’s summer of 2021 in fresh produce?

How will we remember the UK’s summer of 2021 in fresh produce?

The summer of 2021 has been one full of change in the UK fresh produce sector. We entered it, still feeling the impacts of Brexit. It took a long time to sort out the basis of how we would finally leave the EU. While the final deal with no tariffs or quotas on trade between […] The post How will we remember the UK’s summer of 2021 in fresh produce? appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Belgian cooperative Hoogstraten launches UK trade campaign for strawberries

In response to the ongoing rise in demand for berries, Hoogstraten , a well-known cooperative of fresh produce growers in Belgium and the Netherlands, has launched a trade campaign in the UK to raise awareness among buyers of its “fresh, healthy and tasty” strawberries , which can be sold and arrive in the UK on […] The post Belgian cooperative Hoogstraten launches UK trade campaign for strawberries appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Want To Help The World While Helping The Industry? Reduce Online Out-Of-Stocks

Want To Help The World While Helping The Industry? Reduce Online Out-Of-Stocks

The produce shelves of today’s retail stores are filled with innovative produce items, which offer flavor and convenience, new eating experiences and more. From new varieties of apples and grapes to innovative fresh-cuts and packaged items, one would think that this explosion of innovative activity would have led to substantial increases in produce consumption. Yet, […] The post Want To Help The World While Helping The Industry? Reduce Online Out-Of-Stocks appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

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