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December 20, 2021 / Blog, News, Press Everyone in the produce industry is accustomed to expecting the unexpected on any given day. But the unexpected is now the ‘new norm’, so being informed and flexible is vital for survival. Product availability, quality, season and price are increasingly unpredictable. I long for the days when those were the primary variables. …
The concept of a pandemic has been portrayed in movies, sci-fi books, medical journals and contemplated by agencies across the globe. The big picture issues are obvious: food scarcity, stress on medical supplies and services, global cooperation and competition for resources, social upheaval, loss of life, and the light at the end of the tunnel… …
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TRUE certified spaces are environmentally responsible, more resource efficient and help turn waste into savings and additional income streams. By closing the loop, they cut greenhouse gases, manage risk, reduce litter and pollution, reinvest resources locally, create jobs and add more value for their company and community. TRUE also certifies events to improve their sustainability. …
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“Sales have doubled, even tripled, for some products. Instead of sending four trucks down, we’re sending seven or eight.” Richard Flores of SGS Produce
Today we want to highlight a really informative article from one of our suppliers. Yumi Liang, with Big Crate Trading Inc. , has a great write up on the quality and difference of garlic from various origins: The Battle of the Garlics. For any questions about garlic and all the great fresh produce we have …