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Cover Stories August 9, 2021

The Next Foodservice Frontier

Whether it’s for Delivery, Take-out or Dining-in, produce at foodservice will play a new role.

April 5, 2023

We’ve Lost a Giant

Ken What a touching tribute to Jim (January issue of PRODUCE BUSINESS). You captured your love for each other in such a poignant way. The… Read More

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May 8, 2023

Taste. Trust. Transparency. Truth in Menu.

May 8, 2023

Freshfel Europe’s EU Consumption Monitor: We Must Build Value in Produce

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Jim Prevor, Industry Icon and Maverick Thought-Leader, Passes Away

We are deeply saddened to report that Jim Prevor has suddenly passed away from heart failure after being stricken by a heart attack and stroke. On this earth for merely… [...]

FROM THE GROUND UP: How ITUM Drives Grape Innovation in Spain and Beyond

The history of Spanish table grape breeder ITUM is a grassroots success story in the true sense of the word, and it is one that is inextricably linked to the… [...]

Pundit’s Mailbag: John Pandol Reveals The Myth of Europe Being ‘Ahead of Us’ in Climate Change, Challenges IFPA Leadership to ‘Autopsy the Disasters’

John Pandol has spoken out on many topics both here at the Pundit and on sister publication, PRODUCE BUSINESS magazine. Now our piece — Will Climate-Change Fanaticism Bankrupt The West?… [...]

Pundit’s Mailbag: Bay Cities Produce ‘Experiment’ with EV Trucks Sheds Light on Climate-Change Fanaticism

Our piece — Will Climate-Change Fanaticism Bankrupt the West? —brought many responses, including this one. The first issue, of course, is that whatever one may think is the desirability of… [...]

Pundit’s Mailbag — ‘Sound Common Sense’ Involving Logic and Reason

Our piece — Will Climate-Change Fanaticism Bankrupt The West? — brought many comments including some short but clear ones. If we need anything right now, it is clear-headed thinking. The… [...]

Pundit’s Mailbag: Arkansas’ Contribution to Cotton Candy and Other Grape Varieties

One of the most important produce breeders in the world is about to retire from his position at the University of Arkansas. The American Pomological Society is giving him an… [...]

E.N.A. Meat Packing Inc. Recalls Frozen, Raw Lamb Products Imported Without Benefit of Import Reinspection

E.N.A. Meat Packing Inc, the importer of record located in Paterson, N.J., is recalling approximately 39,947 pounds of frozen, raw lamb products that were imported without the benefit of import reinspection. ... Continue reading: E.N.A. Meat Packing Inc. Recalls Frozen, Raw Lamb Products Imported Without Benefit of Import Reinspection. [...]

American Association of Meat Processors Welcomes Kentucky Association of Meat Processors as State Affiliate

American Association of Meat Processors Welcomes Kentucky Association of Meat Processors as State Affiliate

The American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP), North America's largest meat trade association, welcomes the Kentucky Association of Meat Processors (KAMP) as its newest state affiliate. AAMP now has 30 state and regional associations among its affiliates. ... Continue reading: American Association of Meat Processors Welcomes Kentucky Association of Meat Processors as State Affiliate. [...]

Career Development, Connections and Industry Intel on Tap for SAF’s Next Gen LIVE! June 11-13 in Miami

Career Development, Connections and Industry Intel on Tap for SAF’s Next Gen LIVE! June 11-13 in Miami

The Society of American Florists' Next Gen LIVE! is returning to Miami next month. From June 11-13 young floral professionals will gather with their peers (45 and younger) from all segments of the industry for 3 days of networking, learning and immersive experiences. ... Continue reading: Career Development, Connections and Industry Intel on Tap for SAF’s Next Gen LIVE! June 11-13 in Miami. [...]

APHIS Core Message Set Announces Release of Cut Flower Name Validation List

APHIS Core Message Set Announces Release of Cut Flower Name Validation List

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announces the inclusion of a Cut Flower Name Validation List to verify spellings on the APHIS Core Message Set website. ... Continue reading: APHIS Core Message Set Announces Release of Cut Flower Name Validation List. [...]

FrieslandCampina to Unveil Flavors from Royal Hollandia at the 2023 IDDBA Show

FrieslandCampina to Unveil Flavors from Royal Hollandia at the 2023 IDDBA Show

FrieslandCampina will be unveiling new Royal Hollandia flavors (Black Garlic Gouda, Walnut Gouda, Garden Herb Gouda, and Very Berry Goat Cheese). ... Continue reading: FrieslandCampina to Unveil Flavors from Royal Hollandia at the 2023 IDDBA Show. [...]

Real California Milk Encourages Consumers to “Snack Happy” With the Return of Retail Campaign Highlighting Dairy Snacks for Summer

Real California Milk Encourages Consumers to “Snack Happy” With the Return of Retail Campaign Highlighting Dairy Snacks for Summer

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the return of a retail campaign focused on summer snacking with Real California dairy products. Snacking has risen in popularity over recent years, which has shifted consumers to snack more than ever and continuing to look for affordable options that offer flavor and health benefits. With the addition of California dairy in simple recipes, snacking becomes a delicious summer-long experience that families can feel good about. ... Continue reading: Real California Milk Encourages Consumers to “Snack Happy” With the Return of Retail Campaign Highlighting Dairy Snacks for Summer. [...]

Can a coating of CBD really help extend the life of strawberries?

Researchers at Thammasat University and Chulabhorn Research Institute in Thailand have developed an invisible, edible coating made with cannabidiol (CBD) that extends the freshness of strawberries and can help improve post-harvest life. CBD has been shown to have antioxidant and antibacterial effects. Previous studies have found that CBD limits the growth of some pathogenic bacteria and fungi, […] The post Can a coating of CBD really help extend the life of strawberries? appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Led by M&S Food and a lean to value, Marks and Spencer shows signs of a comeback

Despite falling profits in 2022/23, stock outlook has soared in the past week for Marks and Spencer, which notably has been bolstered by the rejuvenation of M&S Food. Sales from its Food division jumped 8.7%, including a 5% rise in its “core categories” that eclipsed pre-pandemic levels. Its market share, in fact, increased by 3.6% […] The post Led by M&S Food and a lean to value, Marks and Spencer shows signs of a comeback appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Lidl GB again increases hourly pay for store and warehouse colleagues

For the third time in the past year, Lidl GB has raised the wage rates of hourly colleagues to become the highest paying retailer for that group of workers among UK supermarkets. Nearly 25,000 store and warehouse employees will see pay increases from £11.00 to £11.40, including some who will see boosts as high as […] The post Lidl GB again increases hourly pay for store and warehouse colleagues appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Tesco chair Allan stepping down over allegations of inappropiate conduct toward women

Photo courtesy of Tesco The post Tesco chair Allan stepping down over allegations of inappropiate conduct toward women appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

The Future of Fresh Food: New Research Identifies Five Key Insights

Today’s shoppers are more aware of everyone involved in bringing food to their table and are ready to embrace personal experience and culinary adventure with renewed enthusiasm. Culinary Visions’ latest research was inspired by revisiting some of the discussions from the World Food Exposition in Milan eight years ago. The expo focused on the power […] The post The Future of Fresh Food: New Research Identifies Five Key Insights appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

British Berry Growers launch new R&D board to ensure future of soft fruit

British Berry Growers have created a new Research and Development Board to help foster environmentally friendly practices and ensure efficiency across the soft fruit industry. Dr Louise Sutherland, director of Ceres Agri-tech at Cambridge Enterprise at the University of Cambridge, will head up the new board. She is currently chair of the Raspberry Breeding Consortium […] The post British Berry Growers launch new R&D board to ensure future of soft fruit appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Spectacular shots: The 2023 Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year awards are in

Spectacular shots: The 2023 Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year awards are in

The 2023 Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year awards are in … and the images that go with them are out of this world. The winning entry, called The Candy Man and depicting a cotton candy street vendor in Mumbai, India, took home first prize and $6,000 for Jon Enoch of the UK in […] The post Spectacular shots: The 2023 Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year awards are in appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Lidl GB presses supermarkets to use better packaging and stop marketing unhealthy products, cartoons to kids

The highly successful Eat Them to Defeat campaign proves that there are ways to market fruits and vegetables to kids and get them to actually consume them. But at store level, it has been more of a challenge. No matter how appealing displays can be, parents and their children are still not purchasing enough fresh […] The post Lidl GB presses supermarkets to use better packaging and stop marketing unhealthy products, cartoons to kids appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

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