Consumers buy with their eyes and return with their taste buds. That’s why following the correct temperature and ripening protocols is essential for maximizing sales in many produce categories.

A well-managed produce department runs on a strict regimen of doing things correctly.

Julie Krivanek, president of Krivanek Consulting, recently joined The Packer’s Ashley Nickle on Tip of the Iceberg Podcast to discuss how technology is changing the produce industry and how companies can respond.

Krivanek describes the big three drivers of change going forward, gives the produce industry a grade in each area, and discusses how technology is changing the business and what companies should do to respond.

Editors Tom Karst, Amy Sowder and Ashley Nickle discuss the labor shortage, greenhouse growth and industry conversations in this latest episode of Packer Insight.

It has been a full year since the COVID-19 pandemic began and a May 5 Produce Marketing Association Town Hall program looked at some of the lessons learned.