
From Farm to Shelf: How Global Fresh Produce Supply Chains Actually Work
Most consumers have no idea how many hands touch their food before it arrives on a supermarket shelf. A bunch of grapes purchased in Paris
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Most consumers have no idea how many hands touch their food before it arrives on a supermarket shelf. A bunch of grapes purchased in Paris

Choosing an import-export partner in the fresh produce business is one of the most consequential decisions a retail procurement team can make. Get it right

The fresh produce industry has traditionally been driven by instinct, relationships, and years of accumulated market knowledge. Experienced buyers could sense when a commodity was

Walk into any major supermarket in January and you will find fresh strawberries on the shelf. In July, you will find clementines. The seasonal availability

Every year, approximately 14 percent of the world’s food is lost between harvest and retail — and in the fresh produce industry, that number represents