A Closer Look At Minimum Wage
The minimum wage is a contentious issue, but the debate borders on the ridiculous.
Jim Prevor
New Consumer Study Explores The Intersection Of Fresh And Fast
Originally printed in the September 2019 issue of Produce Business. By Sharon Olson Read Jim Prevor’s Commentary below As grocery orders go mobile, quick-service restaurants… Read More
Making The Most Of Brexit Negotiations
Originally printed in the September 2019 issue of Produce Business. Rule One of Produce Negotiations: If you are buying fruits and vegetables on a commercial… Read More
Capitalism vs. Culture: We Aren’t Really Talking About Tomatoes
On the surface, the long-standing debate consuming the tomato industry is played out in a kind of legalese. The Florida contingent claims the Mexicans are… Read More
Time For Industry Leaders To Engage In Debate On Immigration And Labor
The produce industry has many articulate and knowledgeable advocates. Yet, it does not seem we are particularly effective in advancing our public policy objectives. Think… Read More
Tariffs May Impede Growth, But Politics Often Trump Logic
Tariffs are an issue across America now, and those affecting the produce industry are no exception. Whether it is tariffs on Chinese goods leading to… Read More
Waste Food, Not Money
When sustainability first became a big thing in produce, I became an avid student of the subject. I did course work at Harvard, read dozens… Read More
Brighter Bites – Creating Communities Of Health Through Fresh Food
Originally printed in the March 2019 issue of Produce Business. By Shreela Sharma Read Jim Prevor’s Commentary below
Mastering Merchandising
Originally printed in the March 2019 issue of Produce Business. Merchandising is the primary selling tool for the produce industry, and it has to change… Read More
A Closer Look At Produce Pricing
Originally printed in the February 2019 issue of Produce Business. Perhaps the single most common complaint we receive here at Produce Business is shippers complaining… Read More