Features
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A surge in thefts of in-transport products, including perishables, is prompting companies to adopt advanced tracking and security measures to protect their valuable cargo.
by Bobby Samuels | Illustration by Italo Ahumada Morasky
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New eco-friendly initiatives by agricultural firms and retailers are shaping a greener future.
by Steve Maxwell
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Production has been decimated by natural disasters and disease, but there is optimism that the industry can turn its fortunes around.
by Eileen Rodriguez
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The small Central American country has been punching above its weight on the world stage and looks destined for a bright trajectory in many fruit and vegetable categories, especially Hass avocados.
By Edward Vernon
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The produce industry could be short of some 89,000 truckers annually over the next decade. The time to act is now.
By Bobby Samuels
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Issues including climate change, product availability, labor shortages and truck driver shortages weigh on the industry. But there is cause for optimism.
by Steve Maxwell
Industry Chronicles
Few fruit varieties have seen such phenomenal success as this Minnesota-bred apple category star, which has redefined crisp. Tracing its origins, development, and eventual ascent to fame — this is the story of the history and meticulous cultivation behind its creation.
by Steve Maxwell | Illustration by Italo Ahumada Morasky
Features
In Chile and Peru, amidst operational shutdowns and financial struggles, the sector is seeing an influx of mega investments and strategic consolidations, navigating through the challenges posed by the pandemic, war conflicts and climate crises.
by Gabriel Gargurevich Pazos
Industry Chronicles
Avocados From Mexico in 2015 became the first fresh produce brand to advertise at the major sporting event, in what turned out to be a hugely beneficial move for the industry.
by Tad Thompson
The intersection of sustenance and style forges new possibilities, promising a future where shopping for fruits and vegetables is as engaging as browsing a luxury boutique.
