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The decade of fruits and vegetables
Undoubtedly, COVID-19 will rank through the ages as one of the largest single global change elements in human history. With that in mind, what changes will affect the fresh produce industry?
Jan 18, 2021 by Alex DiNovo
A five-minute discussion, a five-year career plan
I once called on a young produce manager who showed loads of potential but lacked direction in his career.
Jan 15, 2021 by Armand Lobato
Signing for success: It's all in the details
One task that is loaded with details in a produce remodel? Signing.
Jan 08, 2021 by Armand Lobato
Folks like these make the industry great
Time is precious — it’s true for everyone, but especially for people in our nonstop world of produce.
Dec 28, 2020 by Ashley Nickle
Foodservice: Waiting on the recovery
Our industry is naturally oriented to tackle challenges head on and create new ways to delight consumers. This pandemic is no exception.
Dec 21, 2020 by Lauren M. Scott
How will we shop for produce in 2021?
If there’s one thing 2020 has shown us, it’s that expectations can be upended in a second when the unpredictable happens.
Dec 16, 2020 by Amelia Freidline
The produce manager's hats
Produce managers wear a lot of hats. They are, in essence, merchandisers, inventory control specialists, shrink monitors, clerk trainers and mentors.
Dec 15, 2020 by Armand Lobato
The power of produce merchandising
The power of produce merchandising is one of those things that’s easier to show than to tell, which is why we love to feature display photos that managers and merchandisers submit for our Produce Artist Award Series.
Dec 14, 2020 by Ashley Nickle
The assistant-to-produce-manager transition
Produce managers attain their skills over many years, learning everything from the difference between regular and flat leaf parsley to which mango variety tends to be the most popular and flavorful.
Dec 07, 2020 by Armand Lobato
The future of produce in an omni-channel marketplace
What will the rise of omni-channel commerce mean for the produce industry, and what new business processes will be required to respond to this disruption?
Nov 20, 2020 by Craig Carlson