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As growing numbers of Americans turn to short-term installment loans to offset persistent grocery inflation, forecasting strategist Marieke van der Poel explains how splitting food bills into micro-payments is altering consumer psychology, store inventory and the definition of everyday affordability.
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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.
With the acquisition of Phoenix-based Farm Fresh, Lipman Family Farms doubles down on its Western expansion, bolstering its value-added processing footprint and supply chain resilience to serve rising retail and foodservice demand nationwide.
Sustainability Insights 2026 finds that as reliance on consumer price premiums fades, growers and retailers are turning to operational sustainability to defend margins, build climate resilience and survive rising supply chain costs.
At Climate Week NYC, WRAP is demonstrating how collaborative Food Pacts and targeted interventions across retail supply chains and households transform perishable produce waste from a carbon burden into immediate financial savings.
CPG veteran Natalie Barber Halpern joins the indoor farming leader alongside a new strategic sales partnership to expand retail distribution and scale its national footprint.
Plan your experience with the full schedule of keynotes, breakout sessions, expo hours, and networking events shaping the future of the global produce and floral industries.
From a major Wednesday-to-Friday schedule shift to new supply chain tours and breeder showcases, IFPA outlines how its 2026 Global Produce and Floral Show is evolving to help attendees maximize weekday business.
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