Bonus: Duda's Bert Barnes talks sweet corn supply, quality

This bonus episode of the Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features an interview with Bert Barnes, account manager and corn commodity manager for Oviedo, Fla.-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods, about how sweet corn supply and quality are looking heading into the Fourth of July weekend. The Fourth of July is to sweet corn what the Super Bowl is to avocados: the biggest sales event of the season. Normally, retailers love to promote sweet corn in conjunction with Fourth of July, but this year the vegetable won't be featured in ads to the extent it usually is because of supply challenges that have increased prices. Bert provides insight into the factors contributing to the situation across the industry. In case you're new to Tip of the Iceberg Podcast, its name serves as a reminder for listeners that these conversations are just a taste of the vast produce industry coverage provided by The Packer newspaper, PMG magazine and always-updating websites for both brands: ThePacker.com and ProduceMarketGuide.com. Hope you enjoy the conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.