One of the many things I enjoy working on, here at Western Growers, is being able to assist our regular members with inquiries about good delivery at contract destination. Recently, I receive
Legislation signed recently by Governor Jerry Brown will provide the necessary funding to support enforcement of ensuring that produce sold at certified farmers’ markets is produced in California. AB 1871 is considered by the California Alliance of Farmers’ Markets as the most significant piece of legislation to affect farmers markets since the 70’s.
There appears to be more anecdotal reports that within the last five years fresh produce sales have been trending towards delivered sales compared to the more traditional FOB transaction. We
According to a Reuters news story, one of the biggest independent food distributors in the New York City area has filed for bankruptcy and has agreed to sell its assets to one of the largest privately held U.S. companies.
Think farmers are making most of the money from your grocery bill? Think again. Use the Produce Price Index (PPI) to find out the difference between how much you spend on fruits and vegetables and how much actually goes back to the farmer.