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Consumers’ interest is expanding beyond the traditional and iconic cavendish banana, says Bil Goldfield, Dole’s director of corporate communications.

Don’t be afraid to raise banana prices, marketers say

Produce experts tell why it's an outdated belief to sell bananas based on price alone, as the fruit is a category leader, no matter what.

Christina Herrick

Oct 08, 2024
Bananas , Produce Retail

Resembling a QR code, 2D bar codes provide the scanner — from consumer to retailer — with an abundant amount of data including product information, inventory management, recipes, traceability and more.

Retailers see many benefits and uses in 2D bar codes

While the transition from 1D bar codes to 2D bar codes may take a while for the fresh produce industry, retailers say the future gains and uses are limitless.

Christina Herrick

Oct 02, 2024
Produce Tech , Produce Retail

Examining FSMA 204's impact on fresh produce industry

A recent webinar looked at the potential implications of the Food Traceability Final Rule, which goes into effect January 2026.

Christina Herrick

Sep 26, 2024
Food Safety

Farm Direct Partners talks future of lime imports

Jackie Carrillo, executive vice president of sales, and Dax Cooke, head of sales, both for fresh produce grower-packer-importer Farm Direct Partners, share how West Coast imports are changing and more.

Christina Herrick