Fresh Food

The latest developments and top trends in produce, meat, seafood, deli, bakery, cheese, floral and specialty and gourmet foods.

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Silicon Valley VCs Are Thinking Twice About Throwing Money at Food

The Lempert Report: Big investors who put money in food companies say the size of the opportunity in food is enormous, but recent disasters for meal kit services and delivery-only restaurants are forcing them to think twice.

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Longtime C.H. Robinson Exec Jim Lemke to Retire

Robinson Fresh president praised for “his passion for innovation” and leadership in both the produce and transportation industries.

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How to Capture Consumers With Fresh-Cut Fruit

By Jennifer Strailey on Mar. 18, 2019

Value-added items offer the convenience and nutrition that today’s consumer craves, but don’t forget the fun.

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Is Food Inflation Making a Comeback?

By Jon Springer on Mar. 13, 2019

With price increases in all six major grocery categories, the Consumer Price Index shows sequential and year-on-year growth prices are on the rise.

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U.S. Pork Exports Stagnate in 2018, Pressured by Tariffs

By Natalie Taylor on Mar. 12, 2019

Export value to Mexico declined 14% to $1.31 billion, the lowest since 2015.

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Why It Can Be So Hard to Find Affordable, Healthy Food

By Phil Lempert on Mar. 11, 2019

The Lempert Report: Conflicting information about what constitutes healthy food can mislead consumers into believing some food is healthier than it really is.

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