Packer Insight — SEPC, CPMA, FPAA

Tom Karst, Amy Sowder and Ashley Nickle discuss their takeaways from recent FPAA, CPMA and SEPC events in the newest episode of Packer Insight.

For more coverage of these events, check out the following articles.

Takeaways from CPMA’s first virtual Fresh Week conference — The Canadian Produce Marketing Association's Fresh Week conference had almost 2,900 virtual attendees from 42 countries.

U.S.-Mexico trade relationship examined at FPAA Spring Policy Summit — The longstanding but sometimes tenuous U.S.-Mexico trade relationship was the focal point of a session of the Fresh Produce Association’s virtual Spring Policy Summit.

More sustainable packaging dominates new product showcase at SEPC — Retailers interested in more sustainable packaging had many options to consider at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event.

 

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Seen and heard at CPMA 2024 — Part 2
Seen and heard at CPMA 2024 — Part 2

Sustainability efforts, ample volumes of produce and season kickoffs were among the highlights of some of the exhibitor booths at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show.

Company strives to keep clients at forefront of ripening tech
Company strives to keep clients at forefront of ripening tech

While bananas are the most important fruit that requires ripening solutions, Thermal Technologies sees growing interest in avocados, pears, mangoes, and other items, increasing demand for its multi-fruit-capable rooms.

Seen and heard at CPMA 2024 — Part 1
Seen and heard at CPMA 2024 — Part 1

Flavor and innovation were inextricably linked at this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show in Vancouver, British Columbia, April 23-25.