Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Originally printed in the September 2020 issue of Produce Business. In November 2018, I wrote about the unique position of The Netherlands in the global… Read More
Nic Jooste
Putting Privilege Into Perspective
Originally printed in the August 2020 issue of Produce Business. Recently I came across a quote from an unknown person: ‘Privilege is when you think… Read More
A Wake-Up Call From My Generation Z Son
Originally printed in the July 2020 issue of Produce Business. Some weeks ago, I decided that I wanted to write a column on how (or… Read More
PLUS Retail Sets Global Standard For Sustainability
Originally printed in the May 2020 issue of Produce Business. The Netherlands-based co-op of nearly 270 stores is in tune with responsibility demands from Gen… Read More
Keep It Simple, For Goodness’ Sake
Originally printed in the February 2020 issue of Produce Business. Being a change agent for goodness is no easy thing. How do you get the… Read More
In Rugby And Business, Defeat Is An Opportunity
Originally printed in the November 2019 issue of Produce Business. When a team or business suffers a major setback, does its recovery hinge on leaders… Read More
On The Side Of The Angels
Originally printed in the February 2019 issue of Produce Business. On Sunday, September 9, 2012, I participated in the annual Ride for the Roses cycle… Read More
Passion Vs. Efficiency
Originally printed in the January 2019 issue of Produce Business. In his book The Future of Shopping, the Belgian author Jorg Snoeck (also known as… Read More
Does Size Really Matter?
Originally printed in the December 2018 issue of Produce Business. Ask this question of the owner of the SPAR City Store in Utrecht (a beautiful… Read More
Killer Salad
Originally printed in the October 2018 issue of Produce Business. On the day I started writing this column, two things happened in my life. As… Read More