September 2008
- Economic Slowdown According to the most recent consumer price index, fruit and vegetable costs are up about 6 percent, but growers, processors and distributors are scrambling to find ways to stay profitable. Rising fuel costs, changes in consumer buying habits and a general downturn in the U.S. economy have created a gloomy environment.
- Lydia’s Specialty Fruit In the early ’90s, Henry Chavez saw a need for cooling operations in San Luis, Ariz., so he started Spindle Cooling and Warehousing. As that company grew, he watched fresh fruit going through his warehouse to be shipped out and processed elsewhere.
- Recall Insurance When a recall occurs, processors and shippers are usually insured from product loss and the associated costs. But until now the grower hasn’t had that protection.
- The Grocery Shrink Ray
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