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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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The Kroger Co. has launched a “zero-compromise” holiday shopping guide, which it says can feed 10 people for as little as $5 per person.
As a growing number of greenhouses embrace lit facilities, the industry has steadily increased access to fresh produce for consumers and retailers alike.
The San Francisco-based food technology company has completed the acquisition of foodservice provider Daylight Foods of Union City, Calif.
Tom Stenzel, currently co-CEO and past president of United Fresh, will move into a consulting role, working closely with Burns through June 2022, says the IFPA.
The grocer’s new location in Washington, D.C.’s Glover Park neighborhood offers more than 800 local products, including fresh produce.
The Ontario, Calif.-based retailer is the latest to accept Electronic Benefits Transfer and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments via the online grocery platform.
The grocer’s new 93,402-square-foot store offers a feast of fresh food options, including a produce department with more than 2,000 items, organic offerings and an expanded floral area.
The 2022 National Grocers Association Show, held Feb. 27-March 1 at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas, was co-located with Independent Grocers Alliance and Indoor Ag Con.
As consumers increasingly crave freshness and convenience, sales of fresh cut, value-added produce continue to climb.
Grocers gathered during the Power of Produce education session during SEPC’s Southern Exposure to discuss trends and opportunities.