May 2015

On The Cutting Edge:
FreshDirect’s Tenley Allen To Showcase
How Social Media, Partnerships And Social Programming
Can Win Over The Millennials And More
At The London Produce Show And Conference

May 25, 2015

We have followed FreshDirect, the New York-based online grocery delivery service for a long time. This is partly because it is a cutting-edge firm that

Pundit’s Mailbag —
Max Yeater Of Pro*Act Speaks Out:
Much Of The Distribution Sector 'Heavily Invested'
But How Will A Judge See The Barriers To Entry?

May 25, 2015

Our piece — What The FTC Doesn’t Know May Hurt Us…Sysco/US Foods Merger Is Pro-Consumer Judge Has Opportunity To Let A Thousand Distributors Bloom —

Pundit’s Mailbag —
Jersey Fresh: Local Before Local Was Local!
Can Vic Savanello And Beth Feehan Find Common Ground?
Do Consumers Actually Need An Official Definition For Everything?

May 25, 2015

We received a number of responses regarding our piece, New Jersey Prepares To Define Local, But Do We Need To Penalize Retailers? How The Initiative

What The FTC Doesn’t Know May Hurt Us:

Sysco/US Foods Merger Is Pro-Consumer
Judge Has Opportunity To Let A Thousand Distributors Bloom

May 18, 2015

Federal court proceedings in which the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is trying to persuade Judge Amit Mehta to issue a preliminary injunction to prevent the

Pundit’s Mailbag –
Ayn Rand And The Price Of Water
Is It 'Get Wealthy Or Get Thirsty'?
Or Can Markets Function And The Poor Still Be Fed?

May 18, 2015

We received a letter from Jim Wells, truffle expert extraordinaire and, for a long time, owner of Oregon Wild Edibles. He has contributed to the

Pundit's Mailbag —
On Bruce Peterson And The Importance Of Being Mentored
But Is Mentoring A Dangerous Activity These Days?

May 18, 2015

Our piece, Bruce Peterson, Founder Of Wal-Mart Produce Program, Will Urge Industry To Rage Against Mediocrity, Value Experience Over Education, And Merchandise To Wow The Consumer At

New Jersey Prepares To Define Local,
But Do We Need To Penalize Retailers?
How The Initiative Will Hurt Jersey Farmers And Consumers
Vic Savanello Speaks Out

May 18, 2015

As national country of origin labeling was about to become effective, back in 2003, Pundit sister publication PRODUCE BUSINESS ran a cover story titled Country-of-Origin-Labeling: Nothing Cool About

Branding And In-Store Marketing:
Perfect Together…
St. Joseph’s Superstar
Professor John Stanton To Present At
London Produce Show And Conference

May 18, 2015

When we first launched The New York Produce Show and Conference, we unveiled a sneak preview of an important presentation given by Professor John Stanton

Pundit Mailbag — Praising A Forum Where The Industry Can Make Itself Better

May 13, 2015

Our Pundit of April 7, 2015 featured four pieces: WHAT IS IN A BRAND? Will Marketing Boost Sales Of Inconsistent Produce? Industry Issue vs. Individual

What Is In A Merger? Is There A Business Justification For An Ahold/Delhaize Merger? Or Is It Just Financial Engineering That Happens When Growth Gets Tough?

May 13, 2015

So the financial world is filled with titillating talk that Ahold and Delhaize may merge. There have been talks in the past and they failed,

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On The Cutting Edge:
FreshDirect’s Tenley Allen To Showcase
How Social Media, Partnerships And Social Programming
Can Win Over The Millennials And More
At The London Produce Show And Conference

Pundit’s Mailbag —
Max Yeater Of Pro*Act Speaks Out:
Much Of The Distribution Sector 'Heavily Invested'
But How Will A Judge See The Barriers To Entry?

Pundit’s Mailbag —
Jersey Fresh: Local Before Local Was Local!
Can Vic Savanello And Beth Feehan Find Common Ground?
Do Consumers Actually Need An Official Definition For Everything?

What The FTC Doesn’t Know May Hurt Us:

Sysco/US Foods Merger Is Pro-Consumer
Judge Has Opportunity To Let A Thousand Distributors Bloom

Pundit’s Mailbag –
Ayn Rand And The Price Of Water
Is It 'Get Wealthy Or Get Thirsty'?
Or Can Markets Function And The Poor Still Be Fed?

Pundit's Mailbag —
On Bruce Peterson And The Importance Of Being Mentored
But Is Mentoring A Dangerous Activity These Days?

New Jersey Prepares To Define Local,
But Do We Need To Penalize Retailers?
How The Initiative Will Hurt Jersey Farmers And Consumers
Vic Savanello Speaks Out

Branding And In-Store Marketing:
Perfect Together…
St. Joseph’s Superstar
Professor John Stanton To Present At
London Produce Show And Conference

Pundit Mailbag — Praising A Forum Where The Industry Can Make Itself Better

What Is In A Merger? Is There A Business Justification For An Ahold/Delhaize Merger? Or Is It Just Financial Engineering That Happens When Growth Gets Tough?

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