Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit

Shouldn’t Our Industry Associations Try to Support One Another? After Coronavirus, the Time May Be Right to Look at PMA/United Merger Once Again

June 15, 2020 Jim Prevor's Perishable Pundit

In recent days we have had discussions with several industry leaders who wondered if post-pandemic — with the possibility that many in the industry will have suffered severe financial losses — it wouldn’t behoove the industry to look at the possibility of the consolidation of PMA and United. …

Miraculously Spared From Puerto Rico’s Devastating Hurricanes and Earthquake, Caribbean Produce Exchange Overcame Years of Tribulation to Prepare for Moments Like Today… Now Administers $ 107-Million Farmers to Families Food Box Program

May 20, 2020 Jim Prevor's Perishable Pundit

The USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program has quickly turned controversial. Although we have little doubt that there will not be uniform perfection, government contracts, which typically go to low bidders, always run this risk. …

While Brighter Bites Steps Up With Retail Voucher Program and Participation In USDA’s Farmers-To-Families Food Box Project, Produce Industry Heroes are Needed to Provide Product, Distribution and Funding

May 18, 2020 Jim Prevor's Perishable Pundit

At this moment of pandemic, a lifetime of preparation has put Brighter Bites CEO Rich Dachman in a situation where he can do a lot of good for the world. Perishable Pundit Investigator and Special Projects Editor Mira Slott to find out how. …

JOSH PADILLA at ‘High-End Retailer’ Citarella Sees Opportunities to Add High Quality Niche Items Post-Pandemic

April 15, 2020 Jim Prevor's Perishable Pundit

As foodservice became limited to take-out and delivery, and consumers feared further restrictions, we saw retail boom for a while. Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit reached out to some friends in retail and asked them to share their thoughts and experience with the broader industry. …

On The Front Lines, MIKE ROBERTS of Harps Provides Glimpse of What’s Happening

April 15, 2020 Jim Prevor's Perishable Pundit

As foodservice became limited to take-out and delivery, and consumers feared further restrictions, we saw retail boom for a while. Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit reached out to some friends in retail and asked them to share their thoughts and experience with the broader industry. …