Distribution Challenges and Opportunities to Be Examined at the NYPS
If it’s not Mother Nature throwing in a glitch here and there, there are bound to be surplus elements that cause a certain level of… Read More
John Vena
Wholesalers Speed Ahead With Technology
Wholesalers shift gears to better serve customers with innovation and expertise. Originally printed in the October 2023 issue of Produce Business.
A Legacy of Opportunity in Philadelphia
Buyers and suppliers find many advantages at the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market. Originally printed in the September 2023 issue of Produce Business.
Supply Chain Constraints Showcase Philly Wholesaler Value
Philadelphia merchants meet sourcing, logistics and transportation issues head on. Originally printed in the September 2022 issue of Produce Business.
Transportation and Produce Supply Chain Uncertainty
Originally printed in the May 2022 issue of Produce Business. Paul Revere was worried only about Land and Sea. Today, our transportation troubles include Air… Read More
Produce Business Quiz Winner: JOHN VENA
When John Vena joined his family business, a wholesaler/importer of avocados, plantains, mangos and other specialty items, which was established by his grandfather in 1919, he wasn’t 100% sure it was for him.
Ten Ways Wholesalers Are Adapting
Much more than just buy-and-sell operations, modern wholesalers reinvent what it means to be in the middle of the supply chain.
Philadelphia Regional Market Profile: Much Accomplished at PWPM in 10 Years
In Philly and surrounding areas, retailers, restaurants, wholesalers stay on course.
A Wholesaler’s Value To A Shipper
Originally printed in the October 2020 issue of Produce Business. My grandfather, John Vena, who founded our family produce business in Philadelphia, worked fiercely to… Read More
The City Of Brotherly Love’s Unique Tapestry
Originally printed in the September 2019 issue of Produce Business. Woven by geography, Philadelphia’s multi-faceted consumers continue to shape its food culture. Since its rebirth… Read More