Dan Kass, Former Managing Director/International Sales At Wonderful Citrus, Sheds Light On The Current State Of Global Citrus Trading At Amsterdam Produce Show
There is often a “sweet spot” when it comes to listening to an industry speaker. Oftentimes, those who are gainfully employed are restricted in what they can talk about. Those who have been retired too long may have dated perceptions about the business. Sometimes, though, you get someone who has been actively engaged and really […]
As SFI Rotterdam Celebrates Its 40th Year, Owners Dirk And Jan Marc Schulz Talk Frankly About Changes In The Industry, Some Better Than Others
As the global produce trade pivots its attention to the Dutch industry and The Amsterdam Produce Show and Conference, the world looks at the products, the infrastructure and, of course, the people who buy and sell vast quantities of fruit and vegetables. SFI Rotterdam, owned by the Schulz family, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this […]
Retail Leadership And PMA:
What Is The Future For Buy-Side Involvement?
Rotating Careers And Anti-Trust Concerns
Coming off another highly successful PMA convention in New Orleans and with the association sure to succeed this year under the joint stewardship of Cathy Burns as CEO and Jin Ju Wilder of LA and SF Specialty as Chairman of the Board, it is worth considering what the future for this incredible industry resource is […]
Were Fresh Summit’s Abbreviated Show Hours A Success?
The Answer Depends On Who You Ask…
Disproportionate Impact On Small Players, And No Choice But for Exhibitors To Step Up Their Game
There is nothing else in the world like the annual PMA convention, which the association markets under the name “Fresh Summit.” There are larger events — Fruit Logistica in Berlin has more booths, covers more floor space and attracts almost four times the attendance. But Fresh Summit — having evolved from a small annual meeting […]
At Upcoming Amsterdam Produce Show, Power Of Produce Researcher Anne-Marie Roerink Shows Ways To 'Get Produce Right' To Win In The New Disruptive Retail Environment
If there is one mega-trend that has transformed produce retailing more than any other, it has to be the move to data from intuition and experience. As an industry, we really have no other choice. There was a time, not all that long ago, when produce retailing was a distinct enterprise, and the people involved […]
CH Robinson/Robinson Fresh Offers Insights On Consumers And Global Produce Distribution While Providing Amsterdam Produce Show Visitors An Exclusive Insider Tour
The opportunities for learning at global produce events are often serendipitous. Last year at the launch of The Amsterdam Produce Show and Conference, we had the good fortune to offer a tour that included the Robinson Fresh European headquarters in Amsterdam. The tour was terrific. Gary York, Vice President Sales and Marketing, gave an excellent […]
A Tale Of Two Continents:
Simultaneous Representation In Both New Orleans And Madrid
SAFE TRAVELS TO ALL!
For those doing the Convention Circuit, the Perishable Pundit and sister operations are exhibiting simultaneously on two continents this week. The Pundit and the team from North and South America will personally be at the PMA’s Fresh Summit event in New Orleans, so please stop by Booth #3000 to say hello. The European team and […]
Between A Rock And A Hard Place:
Whole Foods Can’t Scale, And Amazon Can’t Upscale… The Challenge Of Being Unique And High Volume
We’ve written several pieces related to Amazon’s takeover of Whole Foods including these: Amazon/Whole Foods Uses Tricks Of The Trade And Easy Media Manipulation To Dampen ‘Whole Paycheck’ Reputation Is Amazon.com’s Deep Dive Into Grocery And The Whole Foods Brand Worth $13.7 Billion? Any Significant Investment In Bricks And MortarWould Torpedo Amazon.com’s Coveted PE Ratio […]
Michiel van Zanten On Produce Procurement:
Insights From Albert Heijn/Ahold Delhaize Prelude To Amsterdam Produce Show's Thought-Leader Panel
We recently announced the Thought-Leader Panel at The Amsterdam Produce Show and Conference. It is an important part of the event because the goal is not served simply by people visiting a trade show. The key is for attendees to become more valuable colleagues, more valuable business connections and more valuable people — and to […]
As Lidl Breaks All Records,
Critics Lack Historical Knowledge:
The Private Ownership Difference
Fake news is an important problem and one amplified by social media. When people see articles that reconfirm their own biases and then these people send the article out under their name to their social media connections, often nobody has done the due diligence necessary to ascertain if the story is accurate. But truly fake […]
