What Will Influence Menu Innovation in 2021?
Originally printed in the November 2020 issue of Produce Business. In the opening general session of the recent Produce for Better Health Foundation Have A… Read More
Opinion
COVID Vaccines Are Just The Beginning
Originally printed in the November 2020 issue of Produce Business. With the announcement of what seems to be highly effective — 90% and higher —… Read More
Lessons from Loss…Creativity and Connections
Originally printed in the October 2020 issue of Produce Business. Year 2020 has been marked with loss for families and for businesses across the country…. Read More
THE GREY FOXES OF CIRCULAR PACKAGING
Originally printed in the October 2020 issue of Produce Business. In modern society, all good marketing intentions come to naught once an empty package must… Read More
A Wholesaler’s Value To A Shipper
Originally printed in the October 2020 issue of Produce Business. My grandfather, John Vena, who founded our family produce business in Philadelphia, worked fiercely to… Read More
What 35 Years Has Delivered
Originally printed in the October 2020 issue of Produce Business. It was 35 years ago around four in the morning when Ken Whitacre and this… Read More
“It Was the Best of Times”
Originally printed in the October 2020 issue of Produce Business. The time was Fall 1985. The place was San Francisco. The event was the annual… Read More
Staying Put This Time In The Eye Of A Storm
Originally printed in the October 2020 issue of Produce Business. Which is better?To live with the threat of an earthquake…Or a hurricane?I’ve always come downOn… Read More
Creating Successor Plans And Career Paths In Your Store
Originally printed in the September 2020 issue of Produce Business. During times of uncertainty, is a good idea to review your overall operation and make… Read More
Girl Power On The Philly Market
Originally printed in the September 2020 issue of Produce Business. By Tracie Levin “Who run the world…GIRLS!” This iconic line from powerhouse female recording artist,… Read More