Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

2026 Packer 25 honoree Monique Mueller helped Bee Sweet Citrus establish a strong digital footprint that continues to serve as a valuable tool for the company... Read More

Packer 25 honorees Gordon Robertson, Blake Branen and Erik Brown discuss finding inspiration for innovation and persuading others to get on board with change... Read More

Two 2026 Packer 25 honorees share how innovative technology, processes and materials aim to cut waste... Read More

As U.S. volume passes a record 3 billion pounds, these Packer 25 changemakers are tackling supply chain friction, driving purchase frequency and building lasting demand growth... Read More

By pairing value-added convenience, rapid viral trendspotting and generational ethnic merchandising, 2026 Packer 25 honorees Bobby Chacko, Robert Schueller and Robert Veilleux are redefining how produce departments capture consumer demand and drive basket size... Read More

By combining operational consulting in the kitchen with targeted industry storytelling, 2026 Packer 25 honorees Ralph Salinas, Dez Forsythe and Ashley Sempowski are helping elevate the value of fresh produce across foodservice channels... Read More

Meet three Packer 25 honorees leading the evolution of the date category through strategic scale, brand development, and consumer-focused innovation... Read More

From farm-level pioneers to retail and logistics strategists to brand visionaries, here are 25 trail-blazing leaders redefining the fresh produce supply chain... Read More

Three 2026 Packer 25 honorees detail how federal labor costs, California’s SB 54 packaging rules and USMCA cross-border logistics directly impact the operational future of the fresh produce supply chain... Read More

Meet Emiliano Escobedo, president and CEO of the Hass Avocado Board and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Meet Taylor Meadows, marketing manager for Happy Dirt, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Meet Kristina Lorusso, vice president of retail partner services for The Giumarra Cos., and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Meet John Hollay, president and CEO of the National Council of Agricultural Employers, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Meet Hector Garza, director of industry relations for the Texas International Produce Association, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Meet Gail Delihant, senior director of California government affairs for Western Growers Association, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Meet Kim St George, vice president of sales and marketing for Bolthouse Fresh Foods, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Amy Wood, president of Mushroom Council, is on a mission to grow per capita mushroom consumption by reaching emerging consumers... Read More

“This industry is dynamic, collaborative and deeply rooted in feeding people — something I find incredibly meaningful,” says Rannel Santiago, director of produce for Sysco and one of the 2025 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Kevin Naze, director of produce for The Chef’s Warehouse, talks growth, team building and embracing change... Read More

Walmart’s senior director of produce sourcing discusses learning to manage failure, healthy risk taking, and thoughtful leadership. .. Read More

The co-founder and chief marketing officer for Molly’s Grape & Citrus Co. is on a mission to make grapes the go-to alternative to junk and to remind people that indulgence doesn’t have to come from a box of chocolates... Read More

Now in its 21st year, this annual tribute to 25 leaders, innovators and agents of change across the fresh produce supply chain is both humbling and inspiring... Read More

Meet Darryl Bollack, national sales manager for Mariani Nut Co. and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees... Read More

Arias shares how she and the team at Pear Bureau USA hope to change the perception of pears by leveraging technology and deploying digital media and influencer partnerships... Read More

Meet Daniel Bell, senior director of produce for Grocery Outlet and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees... Read More