Interview

Shanan Cox, Senior Director, Produce Merchandising — Sam’s Club: “If We Want People to Eat More Produce, We

From farm-country roots to a leader in produce at Sam’s Club, this merchant is doubling down on execution, resilience, and supplier accountability to protect member trust in a high-volume environment.

  • 10 minutes read

Articles

Why Market Access Now Shapes Competitive Advantage

As traceability rules tighten and chemical limits fall, access to key markets increasingly depends on how supply chains are designed,.

  • 5 minutes read

Asparagus Moves From Seasonal Signal to Retail Staple

From impulse merchandising to spring promotions, the green vegetable performance increasingly depends on how well supply timing and in-store execution.

  • 6 minutes read

Tighter Stonefruit Supplies in 2025

But the category’s versatility means it continues to play a major role as a headline summer fruit.

  • 4 minutes read

The Changing Economics of Produce Shopping

As grocery shopping becomes faster and more digital, the mechanisms that once drove discovery, trial, and consumption of fresh produce.

  • 2 minutes read

Interviews

Interview

Shanan Cox, Senior Director, Produce Merchandising — Sam’s Club: “If We Want People to Eat

From farm-country roots to a leader in produce at Sam’s Club, this merchant is doubling down on execution, resilience, and supplier accountability to protect member trust in a high-volume environment.

  • 10 minutes read
Interviews

Julie Krivanek, Executive Development and Succession Consultant: “At The Senior Level, The Blind Spot is

The veteran leadership coach discusses the biggest risks facing produce executives, and what succession, taste, and technology reveal about the industry’s future.

  • 15 minutes read
Interviews

Anthony Serafino, president of Exp Group: ‘Marketing is What Will Really Transform the Produce Industry’

As a second-generation leader dedicated to the company’s legacy, Anthony Serafino is committed to expanding its reach and growing its reputation.

  • 14 minutes read

Features

Produce Provenance

The Fascist Roots of the Organic Movement

Before it was a consumer choice, this production method emerged from political ideas and social hierarchy.

  • 8 minutes read
Trucking

When the Trucks Don’t Show

Carrier consolidation, aging fleets, and structural labor shortages are reshaping how fresh produce moves, and where risk now sits in the supply chain.

  • 8 minutes read
Organics

Organic Sector Looks to Capitalize on Shifting Consumer Priorities

As concern over chemical residues and transparency grows, organic producers see an opportunity to extend recent gains despite inflation and pricing pressure.

  • 11 minutes read

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