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Samantha McLeod

Departments, Dried Fruits & Nuts November 22, 2021

Increase Your Share of the Pecan Sales Pie

Tasty nut experiencing record sales, becoming a lunchbox item.

Opinion

September 27, 2023

Selfish Sustainability: A Mindset Shift for Wholesale Distributors

September 25, 2023

Challenges and Opportunities for Produce in School Meals

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August 9, 2023

NYC Region’s Food Security is Tied to the Future of Hunts Point Produce Market

December 19, 2022

Produce Industry Legacy : MARIANI NUT COMPANY

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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… [...]

Fraser River Pink Salmon Returns Blow Past Forecast

Fraser River Pink Salmon Returns Blow Past Forecast

The pre-season forecast for this year’s Fraser River sockeye returns -- 1.6 million – turns out to have been pretty much spot-on. The big surprise this year was pink salmon. ... Continue reading: Fraser River Pink Salmon Returns Blow Past Forecast. [...]

Senator Cassidy’s India Shrimp Tariff Act Throws a Lifeline to Desperate U.S. Shrimp Industry

Senator Cassidy’s India Shrimp Tariff Act Throws a Lifeline to Desperate U.S. Shrimp Industry

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced two bills designed to address the Government of India’s rampant subsidization of food products, including rice, pulse crops, wheat, peanuts, and shrimp. Senator Cassidy’s legislation recognizes that, with this massive government support, India has flooded global markets and decimated food producers in the United States. ... Continue reading: Senator Cassidy’s India Shrimp Tariff Act Throws a Lifeline to Desperate U.S. Shrimp Industry. [...]

7 Top Marketing Tips to Help Your Sales Flourish this Fall Season

7 Top Marketing Tips to Help Your Sales Flourish this Fall Season

The scent of crisp leaves, the sight of pumpkins on porches, and the cooler air — it’s that time again! Fall is that magical season between the end-of-summer rush and the winter festivities. But many of us overlook the incredible potential of the fall season as we focus on the upcoming Christmas-to-Mother’s Day sales. So, how can you take full advantage of fall to help your floral sales flourish? Here, we provide a few simple but highly effective marketing tips to keep you ahead of the competition throughout the season. ... Continue reading: 7 Top Marketing Tips to Help Your… [...]

Dümmen Orange Welcomes New North American Product Manager for Potted Crops

Dümmen Orange Welcomes New North American Product Manager for Potted Crops

Dümmen Orange North America recently welcomed Angela Storm back to the team as North American product manager for potted crops. ... Continue reading: Dümmen Orange Welcomes New North American Product Manager for Potted Crops. [...]

Violife Announced as an Event Sponsor of the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One

Violife Announced as an Event Sponsor of the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One

Violife is proud to announce their debut as an event sponsor at the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (the Festival). Violife has partnered with Mike Puma, the award-winning chef of NYC's Gotham Burger Social Club, who will showcase Violife dairy free cheese in a custom plant-based burger to be offered for tasting at the Festival. ... Continue reading: Violife Announced as an Event Sponsor of the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One. [...]

Oatly Announces Entry Into Meijer Stores

Oatly Group announced new US retail distribution with Meijer, the family-owned Midwestern retailer known for convenient “one-stop” shopping. Oatly Original and Full Fat 64oz. chilled oatmilks are now available at all 265 Meijer locations, in addition to the Company’s 32oz. shelf-stable Original and Barista Edition. ... Continue reading: Oatly Announces Entry Into Meijer Stores. [...]

Table grape exports from South Africa could soar by double digits in coming year

South Africa’s table grape export volumes are expected to rise 12% for the coming industry 2023-24 season. The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) on Sept. 29 released this information in its first crop estimate for the new season. The industry expects a 12% increase in volumes inspected for export compared to the actual inspected […] The post Table grape exports from South Africa could soar by double digits in coming year appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Year-round ‘Pink Star’ raspberry set for takeoff under supplier Agrovision

Earth Market, the variety and licensing subsidiary, has given Agrovision, a global berry producer and year-round supplier, extensive European growing and marketing rights for Pink Star, its new premium raspberry. Pink Star is a new portfolio from renowned French breeding company Marionnet Label. With a superior genetic taste range and proven technological prowess, Marionnet Label is well […] The post Year-round ‘Pink Star’ raspberry set for takeoff under supplier Agrovision appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Wholesale market: Embracing technology doesn’t mean completely abandoning tradition

You’ve probably heard the saying, “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” Well, this phrase sums up the digital transformation we’ve undergone at Willie Itule Produce in recent years. We’ve made significant strategic changes, and we got there by balancing technology and tradition. We’ve had “wins and learns” along the way, which […] The post Wholesale market: Embracing technology doesn’t mean completely abandoning tradition appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Choosing the Right Path: How your produce business can seize strengths, limit weaknesses

The European fresh produce industry is witnessing a significant shift in companies adopting specific roles to sustain their success. With increasing competition and growing supply chain transparency, companies are faced with a crucial decision: should they become specialists, focusing on a few products that can be consistently supplied year-round to large-scale retailers, or should they […] The post Choosing the Right Path: How your produce business can seize strengths, limit weaknesses appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Fyffes on track to meet targets of sustainability, ‘ethical performance’ by 2030

Fyffes published its second sustainability report, which highlights the company’s progress towards its 13 sustainability targets during 2021 and 2022. These targets have been set against a 2020 baseline year and are expected to be met by 2030. Fyffes targets align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and include six human rights targets; four targets […] The post Fyffes on track to meet targets of sustainability, ‘ethical performance’ by 2030 appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Potential threat of layoffs has Port of Liverpool workers on edge

A 12% year-on-year decrease in container volumes is worrying Port of Liverpool staff, which currently employs around 850 people. Port owner Peel Ports and British syndicate Unite the Union are beginning a 45-day redundancy consultation that could lead to 15% of employees being terminated, Port Strategy reports. “This is a decision we have been wrestling with for […] The post Potential threat of layoffs has Port of Liverpool workers on edge appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

‘Innovative’ Kissabel sees chance to grow red apple sector ahead of Fruit Attraction

Northern Hemisphere Kissabel apples returned to the market in mid-September. European production will rise by 40%, with a crop of 3,500 tonnes, for the apple with a colored flesh ranging from pink to intense red shades. To coincide with the new season, Kissabel partners are preparing to exhibit at Fruit Attraction 2023, the international fruit and vegetable […] The post ‘Innovative’ Kissabel sees chance to grow red apple sector ahead of Fruit Attraction appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

Banana Time: Convention in Ecuador offers prime networking and learning opportunities for industry leaders

Banana Time: Convention in Ecuador offers prime networking and learning opportunities for industry leaders

Ecuador is still far and away the world leader in exports of bananas, nearly tripling the output of its neighbors in Central and South America. Though it sustained some nicks during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is rising again, with a 6% increase in bananas shipped during early 2023 and remains the go-to hub for this […] The post Banana Time: Convention in Ecuador offers prime networking and learning opportunities for industry leaders appeared first on Produce Business UK. [...]

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