Latest News From West Coast Produce Expo

Sandpoint, Idaho-based Litehouse featured two new brands at its virtual booth at the Nov. 9-13 West Coast Produce Expo.

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The consumer’s wild ride through the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over yet, according to Steve Lutz, senior vice president of insights and innovations for Category Partners.

The effects of misinformation during a pandemic, especially via social media, highlight how important it is for produce companies to have a clear, correct, calm message.

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Precise location and efficient operation of stores are among the reasons the grocery industry should be taking seriously Amazon’s new banner, said Bill Bishop, chief architect of consulting firm Brick Meets Click.

Only produce operators who are prepared to make adjustments to a changing market can expect to thrive, but there is much optimism about higher-trending consumer demand for fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Walmart has increased its commitment to sustainability over the past 15 years and that track record continues to grow, according to Anabella de Freeman, the company’s senior manager for sustainable produce.

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The education sessions from The Packer’s recent Sustainable Produce Summit and this week’s West Coast Produce Expo are coming soon to the new Lettuce Learn More Podcast.

Steve Lutz, senior vice president of insights and innovation for Category Partners, will speak Nov. 11 at the West Coast Produce Expo about shifting shopper behaviors present and future amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anabella de Freeman, Walmart's senior manager of sustainability strategic initiatives in produce, will speak at the West Coast Produce Expo on their commitment to regenerative business and what it means for suppliers.

Rob Ybarra, director of produce for Rouses, will discuss at the West Coast Produce Expo the challenge of navigating the pandemic and hurricanes while continuing to create enjoyable experiences for shoppers.

The stakes are high for the Nov. 3 election, and industry leaders will discuss the results and what it might mean for the produce industry in a live panel on Nov. 12 at The Packer’s virtual West Coast Produce Expo.

Jeff Cady, director of produce and floral for Tops Friendly Markets — and the 2020 Produce Retailer of the Year — will speak Nov. 11 at the West Coast Produce Expo.

Bill Bishop, chief architect of retail consulting firm Brick Meets Click, will speak at the online West Coast Produce Expo about the growth of online grocery, how retailers are responding and what's ahead.

The Packer’s 2020 West Coast Produce Expo promises networking opportunities, a virtual expo experience and a robust slate of education sessions.

Scott Bennett, produce sales and merchandising manager for Jewel-Osco, will discuss in at the online West Coast Produce Expo how he has approached continuing to create excitement in stores despite the pandemic.

Five produce industry veterans who now specialize in consulting will discuss at the online West Coast Produce Expo how company leaders should adapt their business models, strategies and goals for 2021 and beyond.

The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo has a new date and format to provide streaming and digital content to complement the Palm Desert, Calif., event. with an expo that encourages social distancing.

Providing an in-depth look at the produce industry in an era of unprecedented social and environmental awareness, The Packer’s Sustainable Produce Summit is May 28 at the JW Marriott Palm Desert, Palm Desert, Calif.

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. — The Packer's Northeast editor, Amy Sowder, goes west to join the farm tours at West Coast Produce Expo. 

PALM DESERT, Calif. — The West Coast Produce Expo could be at that magical Goldilocks size for buyers and sellers to get the most out of it — not too small, not too big.

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Her advice won’t blow your mind, but you can boost your career satisfaction if you take home a few nuggets, said Emily Fragoso at the West Coast Produce Expo.

If you missed the speech by Bill Walton at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo, you missed quite a lot.

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Adding the human touch to digital technology was one of the themes of a panel discussion at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo on May 10.

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Produce companies who ignore measuring sustainability do so at their increasing peril, panelists said at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo May 10.

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Dave Mitchell is a seminar speaker who doesn’t use a stage.

PALM DESERT — Tom Karst, Ashley Nickle and Amy Sowder discuss some of the products that caught their attention on the show floor of The Packer's West Coast Produce Expo.

PALM DESERT — Retail editor Ashley Nickle and Northeast editor Amy Sowder report on the West Coast Produce Expo field tour, which visited North Shore Living, Baloian Farms and Tudor Ranch.

PALM DESERT — Tom Karst, Ashley Nickle and Amy Sowder review the education sessions from The Packer's West Coast Produce Expo, from a sustainability panel to an address by Bill Walton.

The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo has named Brighter Bites as the event’s golf tournament beneficiary.

Basketball legend Bill Walton will give the keynote speech at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo.

The Packer’s Fifth Annual West Coast Produce Expo offers exclusive farm field tours to retail and foodservice buyers.

Back by popular demand, author Dave Mitchell will speak at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo.