Produce Report Risk Report

🏗️ Operational & Business Continuity

The company faces several operational challenges, with significant events impacting its business continuity. There have been developments in the produce market, crucial for the company's core operations. Key sustainability and supply chain pressures are notable factors.

• Many consumers report high grocery prices and more households plan to produce their own food 🗓 April 9, 2025.
• USDA lowers new-crop corn ending stocks more than expected in latest WASDE, influencing market dynamics 🗓 July 12, 2025.
• JD Super welcomes the first batch of Peruvian blueberries for 2025/26, indicating supply chain movements 🗓 July 14, 2025.

📜 Innovation & R&D

There have been advancements and shifts in market approaches, which highlight innovation within the industry. Notably, changes in consumer preferences and methodologies are shaping product offerings and market strategies.

• EWG 2025 'Dirty Dozen' list of most pesticide-contaminated produce uses new methodology, influencing consumer awareness and safety standards 🗓 July 10, 2025.
• Social media and e-commerce are boosting produce consumption, according to an FMI report 🗓 March 7, 2025.