In The Midst Of The Pandemic
And The Protests:
The New Perishable Pundit Podcast
First Episode Is Right Here!
Things are changing in America… In the midst of a pandemic, the Black Lives Matter protests sprung up around the country. Masses are marching, though it is not exactly clear what changes they seek. The leaders of institutions who want to do the right thing have been making announcements and setting new policies. Yet […]
Produce Supply Chain Management Lessons Learned From The Medical Industry; Being Pro-Active On Possible Next Wave Of COVID-19 Or Future Pandemics Is A Start
The great challenge of something such as COVID-19 is that we don’t have the time to do decades of research to understand the effectiveness — or lack of effectiveness — of any given approach. We have to act. That means, though, that we could be “successful” at handling COVID-19 yet still fail society due to […]
Miraculously Spared From Puerto Rico’s Devastating Hurricanes And Earthquake, Caribbean Produce Exchange Overcame Years Of Tribulation To Prepare For Moments Like Today…
Now Administers $107-Million Farmers To Families Food Box Program
The USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program has quickly turned controversial. Many bidders, who put in higher bids and so lost the contract, contacted their supply chain partners and together pressed the United Fresh Produce Association to send a letter raising questions about the program and the way bids were awarded. Although we have little […]
The Future of Foodservice Post COVID-19
Back when she was still with the Culinary Institute of America, Amy Myrdal Miller had been a speaker at the Ideation Fresh Foodservice Forum, an event Co-located with The New York Produce Show and Conference: Amy Myrdal Miller Of The Culinary Institute Of America to Engage the Industry Toward MyPlate Solutions That Will Increase Sales, […]
MORE COVID COMMENTARIES:
Terminal Market Wholesalers Across The US Tell It Like It Is In Nation’s Most Populous Cities
Pundit sister publication, PRODUCE BUSINESS set out to poll various leaders on the nation’s wholesale terminal markets to give the industry a glimpse of what is happening in various metro areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Activities on these markets change rapidly each day, but the responses below reveal a steady determination to supply the needs […]
While Brighter Bites Steps Up With Retail Voucher Program And Participation In USDA’s Farmers-To-Families Food Box Project, Produce Industry Heroes Are Needed To Provide Product, Distribution And Funding
It has been a long time since our first mention of Rich Dachman in the Pundit: Dachman To Head Sysco’s Produce Division But we’ve remained engaged: 2018 London Produce Show’s Thought-Leader Breakfast Features All-Star Cast Of Industry Luminaries Foodservice Forum At New York Produce Show Puts Produce First On Restaurant Menus Set Your Alarm For […]
HOW HAS COVID-19 IMPACTED THE UK FRESH PRODUCE SECTOR?
We’ve been working with John Giles for many years. He has produced many pieces, including these: What Are We Looking Forward To In 2020? Commentary: Post-Brexit, where does the UK turn next in trade talks? A More Resilient Supply Chain in Europe How The Pacific Alliance Could Work For UK Predictions for Europe’s Fresh Produce […]
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger…
UK Foodservice Distributor Reynolds Survives With Home Delivery Service And Thrives With New Approaches To Business Strategies
We’ve been fortunate to have Tony Reynolds on stage at The New York Produce Show and Conference: An Industry Transformed: At The New York Produce Show And Conference, Global Trade Symposium Speaker Tony Reynolds To Illuminate The Rapid Growth Of Unrecognized Opportunities For The Produce Trade In The UK Foodservice Sector He has also served […]
Freshfel’s Philippe Binard Sheds Light On European Produce Industry’s Response To COVID-19
Over the years, we’ve been pleased to engage in many conversations with the head of the pan-European produce association: Ten Years, Ten Lessons Learned: A Look At The European Produce Industry Through The Eyes Of Freshfel’s Philippe Binard Pan-European School Fruit Scheme In Defense Of Cosmetically Challenged Produce When we spoke with Philippe on the […]
Tops’ JEFF CADY Shows Optimistic ‘Light At The End Of Tunnel’: Sales Opportunities For Produce Should Be Huge In Mid-Spring And Summer
Jeff Cady Director of Produce & Floral Tops Markets LLC Williamsville, New York CURRENT ISSUES Q: What items are currently selling and which are not selling as much – and why? What is driving sales of these items? A: Potatoes, carrots and onions have been the real winners out of the gate. These items are […]
