The Packer editor Tom Karst and Produce Retailer editor Ashley Nickle discuss their takeaways from recent travel to industry events.
Tom visited Tubac, Ariz., for the 50th Nogales Produce Convention, and Ashley went to Las Vegas for the inaugural Groceryshop.
For more coverage of these events, check out the following articles.
50th Nogales Produce Convention
Panel explores hot button issues of food waste, produce safety
Burns makes case for ethical charter on responsible labor practices
Study: Mexican fresh tomato trade worth nearly $5 billion to U.S.
Groceryshop
Retailers share e-commerce insights at Groceryshop
How can you make online grocery profitable? Ocado Solutions CEO has some ideas
Kroger exec discusses present, future for e-commerce, data
How e-commerce could influence the expansion strategy of Sprouts
Avocados From Mexico debuts ‘shoppable’ recipes, Avocado Salad Center
Albertsons to pilot automated fulfillment center