Relying on data analytics to drive your fresh produce business? You might want to ask your gut first.
“Data driven” isn’t just jargon; it’s a widely used decision-making process. But how good are the insights and decisions if the process starts with flawed data? Is bad data driving us in the wrong direction? My inbox is populated with at least two dozen RSS feeds every morning, from produce, grocery, retail, specific business areas, […]
Catastrophic flooding across UK could lead to significant vegetable shortages
Recent flooding across the UK from Storm Henk along with continual downpours have put in peril a multitude of crops, including carrots and cauliflower, as they were moving toward harvest. The soaking storms, hitting hardest from Nottinghamshire and the Midlands down to the southern coast and stretching to the west, are sending warning signs of […]
Can a coating of CBD really help extend the life of strawberries?
Researchers at Thammasat University and Chulabhorn Research Institute in Thailand have developed an invisible, edible coating made with cannabidiol (CBD) that extends the freshness of strawberries and can help improve post-harvest life. CBD has been shown to have antioxidant and antibacterial effects. Previous studies have found that CBD limits the growth of some pathogenic bacteria and fungi, […]
