Have you ever been in a predicament at work? Often things rise up unexpectedly placing you in a quandary. I know I’ve had my share of predicaments during my days as a produce director.

Keystone Potato Products, a leading potato distributor in Pennsylvania, received the 2024 Green Plant of the Year Award.

Fresh produce importers can breathe a little easier now that the three-day dockworker strike that shut down more than 30 East Coast and Gulf Coast ports has come to a close. Last night dockworkers and port operators reached a tentative deal resulting in the immediate cessation of the work stoppage. Workers will operate under the established contract until Jan. 15.

Pure Flavor is continuing its steady pressure of innovation in the tomato category, bringing more premium offerings to entice consumers to trade up in their quest for flavor and quality.

You may recall 15 years ago or so when the food-safety environment was chaotic. Significant outbreaks and new advances in science meant there were a lot of options and opinions over best practices. Food safety is something the entire supply chain — regardless of size or segment — is responsible for doing well.