Packer Insight — Labor legislation, SEPC and online grocery

Packer Insight 3-22-21

The Packer editors Tom Karst, Ashley Nickle and Amy Sowder discuss the big topics of the week, from legislation on immigration to a preview of SEPC's Southern Exposure to the latest online grocery data.

For more on these topics, check out the following articles.

House Passes Farm Workforce Modernization Act – The House of Representatives on March 18 passed H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act by a 247-174 vote.

SEPC 2021: ‘Making the best of a situation that’s getting better’ – The Southeast Produce Council is essentially putting on two Southern Exposure shows at once April 6-8: one in person and one online.

Why online grocery sales declined from January to February – Online grocery sales in the U.S. declined 14% in February as fewer consumers – particularly those 60 and older – used grocery pickup, delivery and ship-to-home services.

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