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    1. Are sustainability and stewardship the same?

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Southwood, Andrew (author)
    Format:
    Commentary
    Publication Date:
    2020-07-15
    Published:
    USA: Farm Journal Media
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 201 Document Number: D11762
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    Online from publisher. 2 pages., Author suggests that while many in the produce industry use "sustainability" and "stewardship" as interchangeable terms,they are not. "True sustainability is a mindset that is international in its approach, purposeful in the value it adds to all stakeholders, resource-optimized for operations, circular in thinking, supply chain resilient, ecologically friendly and culturally attuned."

    2. Curtain call - a few more thoughts on theater in the produce department

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Dey, Brian (author)
    Format:
    Commentary
    Publication Date:
    2020-11-23
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 201 Document Number: D11920
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    Online from publication. 7 pages., Merchandiser of fresh produce explains how theater events in a produce department can create fun and excitement and can make memorable impressions on customers.

    3. Curtain call - a few more thoughts on theater in the produce department

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Dey, Brian (author)
    Format:
    Commentary
    Publication Date:
    2020-11-23
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12011
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    Notes:
    Online from periodical. 7 pages., Senior merchandiser of a produce wholesaler reports recent examples of successful events and displays in retail marketing of mushrooms and apples. "So, produce world, what will your customers see next when the curtain rises in your department? Create theater, create opportunity, and create sales!"

    5. Hop to it! Now's the time to plan to maximize Easter produce sales

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Lobato, Armand (author)
    Format:
    Commentary
    Publication Date:
    2021-03
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12138
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    Online from publication. 3 pages., Ideas for staffing and promoting sales of fruits and vegetables in the produce departments of retail food stores during the Easter season, which features nearly as heavy volume as Thanksgiving.

    6. How to keep your customers

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Lobato, Armand (author)
    Format:
    Commentary
    Publication Date:
    2020-11-04
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12080
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    Notes:
    Online from publication. 3 pages., Author compares the produce departments of two food stores, in terms of appearance, organization, selection, and staff assistance. Emphasizes how loyal customer retention affects grocery bills, which are "everyone's single-largest bill, behind a mortgage or rent."

    7. Keep grocery shopping personal, despite tech innovations

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Sowder, Amy (author)
    Format:
    Commentary
    Publication Date:
    2020-09
    Published:
    International
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D11965
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    Notes:
    Online from publication. 3 pages., "As we find evermore convenient ways to serve customers and work smarter, let's not lose the human touch. We all need it, no matter our age or location."

    8. Listen to science and studies, not false claims and rhetoric

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Thorne, Teresa (author)
    Format:
    Commentary
    Publication Date:
    2021-03
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12136
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    Notes:
    Online from publisher. 3 pages., In this commentary, the Executive Director of the Alliance for Food and Farming argues that the "dirty dozen" list published annually by the Environmental Working Group is "scientifically unsupportable, negatively impacts consumers and it is insulting to farmers and farm workers working hard every day to provide produce to consumers." She says, "If we have learned anything from the pandemic, it is that science (not rhetoric or false claims) needs to guide our health and safety choices."

    9. Local, egional produce gains consumer interest

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Sowder, Amy (author)
    Format:
    Commentary
    Publication Date:
    2020-07-17
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 201 Document Number: D11758
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    Notes:
    Online from publisher. 3 pages., Case examples in the eastern U.S. of consumer food buying from local, -in-state, and regional producers, with expressions of increased interest and preference.