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, […]
Is latest wave of layoffs at Maersk a bad omen for logistics across the globe?
A global economic slowdown, with a sharp drop in demand, could be behind AP Møller-Maersk’s decision to lay off an additional 3,500 people. The Danish company, which owns the world’s second largest fleet, tells Port Strategy that layoffs have sadly been underway, as the firm looks to “intensifying” cost-saving measures. “Our industry is facing a new normal […]
Sustainability in fresh produce: It’s just common sense
Sustainability has become a popular topic across all industries throughout the world. It is the latest fashion, in terms of companies scrambling to convince consumers they are more sustainable than their competition. In the produce industry, however, this is not a new concept — it has been around and in practice for hundreds of years. […]
In this final week of 2023, cast a critical eye on your produce operation
As the end of the year approaches, it’s a good time to take stock of your operation and do a full review to identify strengths and weaknesses and ways to improve the overall operation. An innovative produce retailer is always looking for ways to improve the operation and will undertake this analysis to provide an […]
Tesco continues ‘Tetris-style’ logistics to make Christmas across UK greener
By combining deliveries with 15 top suppliers and implementing a roadmap that is truly transformational, Tesco will spare the UK of some 450 tonnes of harmful emissions in its deliveries during the festive period. Tesco’s ‘road traffic control’ leaders say their deliveries of broccoli, carrots, parsnips and trifle will continue to be combined in many […]
In U.S., transportation and produce supply chain also remain uncertain
Paul Revere was worried only about Land and Sea. Today, our transportation troubles include Air as well. Current transportation and supply chain woes are testing the resiliency so frequently attributed to the produce industry. For many of us, the increased cost of sea and air transportation is easily measured in the number of air pallets […]
COVID-19 and The Produce Industry: The Great Accelerator
The produce industry is unlikely to thrive unless the country does. But with a wise collection of thought leaders, we find ourselves optimistic.
Cardboard cutouts hide gaps on store shelves left by supply issues
UK supermarkets are using cardboard cutouts of fruit, vegetables and other groceries to fill gaps on shelves because supply problems combined with a shift towards smaller product ranges mean many stores are now too big. Tesco has begun using pictures of asparagus, carrots, oranges and grapes in its fresh produce aisles, prompting ridicule on social […]
