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Spielmann joins Pacific Trellis Fruit and Progressive Produce with more than three decades of leadership experience across the food, agriculture, fresh produce and consumer products industries.
Fourth-generation produce professional brings decades of sales experience, organic industry expertise and a lifelong connection to agriculture to vice president of sales role.
Unclear definitions and strict standards keep farmers from claiming the regenerative title, but practical economic benefits are driving steady adoption.
From high-margin specialty items like tamale kits and exotic fruit boards to secondary walnut displays and aggressive fall price cuts, produce marketers and grocers are positioning fresh produce at the center of holiday entertaining.
De Ann Davis discusses how the industry can move forward, manage future risks and deliver proactive food safety messaging.
Findings from The Packer’s 2026 Sustainability Insights report highlight the severe financial strain on specialty crop growers as retail prices fail to keep pace with production expenses.
The Packer’s Sustainability Insights 2026 shows retailers are pursuing sustainability to drive business efficiency, boost margins and strengthen supply reliability rather than depend on consumer premiums.
Adam Lynch, regional manager at L&M Farms, will serve a two-year term as chair, while Eric Hopkins was named vice chair at the association’s annual meeting.
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