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Consumer acceptance of GM crops increasing
The use of genetically modified organisms (GMO) is growing every year, despite vocal opponents of the technology. But GM crops have the potential to b... continue reading »
Economy hits restaurants hard
The year 2008 won’t be remembered as a good one for the foodservice industry. Rising input costs in nearly every market combined with a tightenin... continue reading »
Foodservice provider builds value into its supply chain
Sysco is the largest foodservice distributor in the United States with sales of $38 billion a year. The company employs more than 8,000 sales and has ... continue reading »
Sales increases at retail generally better than whole produce
Retail sales of fresh-cut fruit products rose slightly in 2008, as did the average retail price for value-added fruit. Fresh-cut vegetable dollar sale... continue reading »
Reinforcing Good Ideas
I stopped in at my local supermarket to pick up a few items the other day. Since it was a quick trip and I only needed four items (per the list given ... continue reading »
Group developing metrics program for produce
A group of produce buyers, shippers and industry trade associations are developing a verifiable sustainability index for the produce industry. The Ste... continue reading »
Stemilt Growers expands unique AppleSweets line
Stemilt Growers Inc. made waves two years ago when it announced a new line of flavor-infused apple slices called AppleSweets. The Wenatchee, Wash.-bas... continue reading »
Food safety, convenience drive innovation in fresh-cut packaging
Packaging in fresh-cut produce can be as important as the product inside. The package not only acts as a preserving agent, often serving as a barrier ... continue reading »
Mexican processor expanding as market matures
In 2000, Fresh Cut magazine featured a two-year-old Mexican fresh-cut processor that was doing about $500,000 in sales. Eight years later – and 1... continue reading »
Davy Crockett Economics
I’ve spent an entire day following the economic crisis that is upon us.
General Motors’ stock hit a 55-year low, and F... continue reading »
