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January 22, 2019 - Produce Blueprints, By Karen Raugust

Trucking industry rates have gone up 10 to 20 percent over the last year or so, …

January 21, 2019 - Produce Blueprints, By Karen Raugust

Retailers continue to expand their selections of convenience-driven offerings, from pre-cut and value-added produce packs to …

January 18, 2019 - Produce Blueprints, By Karen Raugust

In the retail grocery world, change it seems, is the only constant. “Consumer purchasing is really …

January 17, 2019 - Produce Blueprints, By Karen Raugust

Even with the many venues for storytelling, in-store demonstrations are still important. The first hurdle is …

January 16, 2019 - Produce Blueprints, By Karen Raugust

While there have been many studies on the long-term health benefits of produce, a newer area …

January 15, 2019 - Produce Blueprints, By Karen Raugust

The next step in the perishables pipeline—after harvesting, packaging, and shipping a product—is marketing. Several trends …

January 14, 2019 - Produce Blueprints, By Karen Raugust

Produce marketers look for new ways to differentiate their product. “Suppliers want to really draw consumers …

January 11, 2019 - Produce Blueprints, By Karen Raugust

Will 2019 be a renaissance for managing postharvest freshness in produce? Kristen Park, extension specialist at …

January 10, 2019 - Produce Blueprints, By Karen Raugust

Traceability has been in the spotlight, but there have also been advances in product testing to …

January 9, 2019 - Produce Blueprints, By Karen Raugust

The industry’s own Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) for food safety is poised to make a comeback, …