Barring another delay, on April 2 President Trump will impose a 25 percent tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico. These tariffs would obviously directly impact the produce industry.  

In anticipation of the expected tariffs the International Fresh Produce Association has reached out to the White House urging the administration to provide exemptions to fresh produce and floral products. In a March 27 letter to Trump administration officials IFPA warned “that proposed tariffs would drive up the cost of fresh fruits and vegetables.”

“The proposed U.S. tariffs and the resulting retaliatory

Every leader needs to develop basic coaching skills in order to draw out the best in their team.

In this fast-moving industry, leaders are often tapped for their performance skills, not their leadership skills. Is this a misguided order of priorities? Not necessarily, but it leaves a large skill gap to be addressed, especially for those stepping into their first leadership role.

After coaching hundreds of leaders, I’ve noticed the same repeating pattern: Produce leaders don’t set out to self-sabotage, but many are limiting their teams without even realizing it. In most cases, it’s because

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Kendall Frozen Fruits Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. The company, operating from California, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to two produce sellers in the amount of $2.166 million from May 2017 through July 2018.

Kendall Frozen Fruits Inc. will have an opportunity to request a hearing. Should USDA find that the company committed repeated and flagrant violations, it would be barred from the produce industry as a licensee for three years, or two years with the

Dole Food Co. is teaming up with an industry-leading frozen dessert maker and home composter to spotlight the full sustainable lifecycle of the iconic fruit in honor of National Banana Day on April 16.

Dole is partnering with Ninja and Reencle for a weeklong National Banana Day sweepstakes and DIY educational initiative to show the banana-loving public just how easy it is to use the world’s most-popular fruit to make ice cream, soft-serve desserts and even the beloved Dole Whip and then compost the banana peels to create a farm-to-table-to-garden food cycle right in your own home.

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Dollar Tree Inc. has reached an agreement to sell its Family Dollar business segment to Brigade Capital Management LP and Macellum Capital Management LLC for $1.007 billion. Family Dollar will remain headquartered in Chesapeake, VA.

“This is a major milestone in our multi-year transformation journey to help us fully achieve our potential,” said Mike Creedon, CEO of Dollar Tree Inc. “We will continue to grow and optimize our Dollar Tree business to maximize value for Dollar Tree associates, customers and shareholders with an enhanced focus on compelling initiatives, including our expanded

Bringing a new level of ease and flavor to mealtime, JMB's Side Dish Steamers aim to revolutionize how families enjoy fresh vegetables. Designed for ultimate convenience, these innovative steamers deliver delicious, healthy side dishes in under five minutes.

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