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Jennifer Strailey

As editorial director for The Packer and Produce Market Guide, Jennifer Strailey provides the news and insights that growers, packers and shippers rely on to advance the fresh produce supply chain. Her leadership is rooted in an integrated understanding of food systems, bridging the gap between field-level production realities and evolving retail trends. Jennifer reports on global supply chain logistics and policy issues, including tariffs and trade. By analyzing the industry from farm to retail, she provides the foresight to navigate a volatile marketplace and stay ahead of the trends shaping the future of fresh food.

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Joe Del Bosque, CEO of Del Bosque Farms in Firebaugh, Calif., spoke with Michelle Rook of AgriTalk Radio earlier today to discuss how the U.S. government’s immigration crackdown is impacting California farmers.
How might proposed FDA budget cuts impact the future of food safety? The Packer connected with IFPA Chief Science Officer Max Teplitski on the heels of the association’s recent Washington Conference to learn more.
From families broken to rising food prices to reduced access to fresh food and food waste, the ripple effect of Trump’s immigration crackdown on agriculture could be far reaching, says the Emerald Packaging CEO.
With the goal of delivering top-quality grapes to consumers, Sun World International has formed a strategic partnership with Clarifresh, to use its AI-powered quality management software for fresh food.
CAC’s marketing campaign, which includes consumer advertising, social media, public relations and influencer activities, is running at full speed this spring, with advertising impressions through April alone exceeding 31 million.
At the multigenerational, family-owned Camlam Farms in Camarillo, Calif., the focus is on making sustainable business decisions with the goal of keeping the ranch for next generations.
The fully automated greenhouse facility is attached to the Cox Farms Discovery Center, where the company is focused on driving innovation and accessibility.
Enthusiasm on the show floor was high as exhibitors discussed everything from what’s in season to new product innovation to flavor-packed fruits and vegetables, and most importantly why they return to this dynamic event in the desert year after year.
Research points to alarmingly high levels of viral infections — vectored by Varroa mites with resistant genes to a common treatment — as key drivers of colony collapse.
Here’s what retail data and The Packer’s annual consumer survey reveal about shoppers’ interest in convenience options.