FMI—the Food Industry Association released its 2022 Power of Produce report today, revealing 25 percent of shoppers ranked price as the No. 1 factor when making fresh produce purchasing decisions, followed by appearance (19 percent), health benefits (19 percent) and ripeness (15 percent).

As part of its strategic commitment to government advocacy and leadership, the International Fresh Produce Association has played a key role in the creation of The Alliance for New Immigration Consensus, a diverse coalition representing the broad business community and focused on addressing workforce reforms and needs that are critical and essential to our nation’s economy.
 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against H Brooks & Co. LLC for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. The company, operating from Minnesota, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to 37 produce sellers in the amount of $3.81 million from August 2019 through April 2021.

When Jason Turek talks about the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure expo, he points out that it is by far his favorite trade event.

“I think people are there to spend a few minutes on conversation and spending time outside of the office. We’re really there for goodwill,” said Turek, a partner in Turek Farms, as well as its marketing arm, Cayuga Produce Inc., headquartered in King Ferry, NY.

Mission Produce Inc. launched its “Experience the Difference” campaign, a year-long initiative to showcase the key advantages customers can experience with Mission through the company’s world-class customer service, ripening and distribution, vertical integration and sourcing, value-added services and sustainability.

There are excellent cooking vegetables to promote right now. Broccoli, cauliflower and asparagus are ideal to display on an end cap together for some high volume sales. Make sure to check with your suppliers for availability.