GSM In Action
On behalf of clients and the broader produce industry, GSM
staff can be found in the field, in the news and at the speaker's
podium.
President Don Goodwin leads these efforts and is available
for speaking on a range of topics, from maximizing grower returns
to leveraging consumer trends.
Ideal retailer focuses on consumers, quality
This spring I celebrate 10 years since leaving the retail side
of the produce business. I was happy to leave the grind of
retail and embark on a career supporting the rest of the supply
chain. While I now work mostly with seed companies and
grower-shippers, I still make most decisions based on the knowledge
I gained while working at retail. I often contemplate what I would
do differently if I went back. Read More
Opinion: A new wave of retail consolidation ahead
With Supervalu's announcement that it seeks "strategic
alternatives" and the pressure being felt by Tesco's Fresh &
Easy in the West, are we on the verge of a new wave of retail
consolidation? Read More
Opinion: Getting it right when changing hands
Many produce companies are family-owned businesses. Their growth
has been driven by responding to the market place with little
consideration for the eventual sale of the business. Read More
Keynote Addresses
Don's keynote addresses tackle issues affecting the entire
produce industry. His experience across the supply chain, combined
with real-world examples and a dose of humor, keep audiences
engaged. Read More
Opinion: Authenticity is key to winning market share
The locally grown season is upon us. For the consumer, it
is a great time for fresh produce. Yet, it may not be so good for
the supermarket retailer... Read More
Opinion: Why growers should call the pricing shots
I can only imagine what it is like to work all year to
bring a crop to market, ship it by water, and then hand over the
process of establishing its value to a remote seller. Read More