Marketing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

The United States market for food. The market for fresh fruits and vegetables. Sources of supply of fresh fruits and vegetables. Three major sources: California, Florida, Mexico. The United States marketing system for fresh fruits and vegetables: an overview. Marketing systems for oranges, apples, and tomatoes. Market information: agricultural statistics, grading and inspection, market news, and other information sources. Market prices and price analysis. Trade practices. Credit ratings, and regulation of trading (Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act). Farmer co-operatives. Marketing orders. Pesticides and food safety. Nutritional quality and nutrition marketing. Generic, brand, and private label advertising and promotion. International trade. Shipping point operations. Long distance transportation. Destination wholesale marketing and terminal markets. Food retailers and retailing. The foodservice industry. Direct marketing. Future prospects.