Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

John Ross, IGA CEO, shares his company's strategy to transition to 2D bar codes and the benefits the bar codes hold for the fresh produce industry... Read More

Matthew Aronson, chief revenue officer at Verdant Technologies, shares how the company deploys 1-MCP in a new way to offer better produce to retailers and reduce the use of ice in shipping... Read More

Lucelena Angarita, director of food supply chain visibility at GS1 US, shares why it's never too early to start preparing for the Food Traceability Final Rule going into effect January 2026... Read More

Owyhee Produce CEO Shay Myers, a third-generation farmer, discusses using social media platforms to talk ag, why getting in front of the camera is important and how to connect with those who don’t understand farming... Read More

Darren Seifer, industry adviser for consumer goods and foodservice insights for Circana, provides a sneak peek of his GOPEX 2025 presentation, focusing on today's organic produce shopper and what drives their loyalty... Read More

Jeana Cadby, director of environment and climate for Western Growers, talks about a working group addressing the changing produce packaging requirements imposed by governments and retailers... Read More

Steve Statler, chief marketing officer and head of food safety with Wiliot, shares the benefits that artificial intelligence and machine learning can provide the produce industry, especially in traceability... Read More

Cristie Mather, vice president of food at Curious Plot, shares insights learned from the company’s 2024 Consumer Curiosity Report and how retailers can use that intel to tap into new opportunities... Read More

Joelle Mosso, associate vice president of science programs for Western Growers, talks about the conflicting needs of sustainability and food safety in fresh produce in this episode of the "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast... Read More

On this episode of the “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast, Pairwise co-founder and CEO Tom Adams talks about gene editing and its potential role in the future of the produce industry... Read More

Delbert Bland, founder of Glennville, Ga.-based Bland Farms and recent inductee into the Vidalia Onion Hall of Fame, sits down with Christina Herrick, produce editor for The Packer, to share his favorite way to eat Vidalia onions, the importance of a federal marketing order and more... Read More

In this "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast, Jim Bair, president and CEO of the U.S. Apple Association, talks rising food prices, slowing grower returns and the current challenges to maintaining a profitable apple business... Read More

In this "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast episode, Louisa Clark of Confidently There joins LeAnne Ruzzamenti of Equitable Food Initiative to talk about why open communication is the key to successful organizational culture... Read More

The featured guest on this "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast episode is Rob Nickels, who handles category management, procurement and merchandising of fresh produce and floral for Giant Food... Read More

“I did not expect this path for my life,” said Evan Ehlers, founder of Sharing Excess on this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast episode... Read More

What tech skills do job seekers need to thrive in their search? Rex Lawrence of produce job search firm Joe Produce answers that question and more in this ZAG Tech-partnered "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast. .. Read More

In this "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast episode, learn about an innovative approach to sustainability on farms from special guest Lilian Autler, Equitable Food Initiative's organizational and workforce development manager... Read More

In this "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast episode, learn from Vonnie Estes, vice president of innovation for International Fresh Produce Association, as she shares how she's helping innovators gain market access... Read More

Who is the man behind PMG's 2023 Produce Retailer of the Year Award? Find out in this raw, uncut interview on the "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast... Read More

Check out the top 10 most popular podcast chats we’ve had with industry leaders, delving into the hot-hot-hot issues of the day... Read More

Check out this episode of "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast that's all about the agtech side of the fresh produce industry... Read More

Retailers and produce companies should collaborate for better security from cyberattacks, says Johnny McGuire, a produce information technology director and head of ProduceSupply.org's Cyber Security Council. .. Read More

In this "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast episode, learn how improving worker safety and health is more than preventing slips and falls. It's also warmup exercises before a shift. It's feminine products in the restroom. .. Read More

In this "Tip of the Iceberg Podcast" episode, with ZAG Technical Services, Dennis Donohue dives into water, economics, next-generation agriculture workers, robots and more. .. Read More

Are Trader Joe’s employees really told to flirt with shoppers? How is it so fun to work there? Why have the two CEOs stayed so long? CEO Bryan Palbaum and company President and Vice CEO Jon Basalone answer... Read More