Perhaps because we were born into a family working on Manhattan’s old Washington Street Market, and the family was an original tenant at the opening of the Hunts Point Market… or, perhaps because the Pundit Poppa was both a wholesaler …
At the virtual edition of The New York Produce Show and Conference this past December we had an all-star collection of industry luminaries who were willing to share their knowledge and experience with the broader industry. We were fortunate that Juliet Olivarria, Vice President, Produce at Sysco, was willing and able to share the incredible experience: …
We were driving home from college for the holidays when a song came on the radio, ‘Same Old Lang Syne’ by Dan Fogelberg. . We had spent a fair amount of time in grocery stores as the family had owned some in New Jersey and Puerto Rico, so maybe that is why it resonated. The song has an arresting start that shows the deep connection of the food industry with the lives people actually lead. …
With the pandemic causing the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) to lay off many longtime staffers, and the foodservice side of the produce industry still reeling, Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit has been evaluating the best approach for the industry to follow when it comes to assessing the future of its national trade associations. …
Each year, at The New York Produce Show and Conference, we gather together a list of produce industry luminaries to participate in the Perishable Pundit’s Thought Leader Panel, which is usually presented at the Opening Breakfast. This year, with all things digital, we decided to change the format a bit and we will, instead, speak individually with each one of our 2020 Thought Leaders. …
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