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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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Retailer recognizes the Salinas, Calif.-based produce company as a “top performer and supplier.”
Kalera’s chief commercial officer discusses the booming vertical farming industry and the future of food.
The newly opened Bristol Farms Newfound Market in Irvine, Calif., offers a feast of fresh produce throughout the store.
The Modesto, Calif.-based grocer, recently acquired by Kingswood Capital Management, has named Shane Sampson executive chairman.
The Packer and CPMA recognize Mimmo Franzone, senior director of produce, floral and merchandising services for Longo Brothers Fruit Markets, as Canadian Produce Person of the Year.
Retailers and suppliers alike are gearing up to promote a variety of salads, kits, toppings and dressings in the month of May.
The Williamsville, N.Y.-based grocer is celebrating this Earth Day with a look back at its nearly two-year partnership with Flashfood, a mobile app that seeks to reduce food waste.
Sustainability is one of the hottest topics in the food and beverage industry today. For the fresh produce industry, it’s even more critical to increase consumption, sales, longevity and relevancy.
The National Grocers Association has submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice, urging the scrutinization of what it says is harm to competition.
Given the facility’s massive size and the devastating impact of the fire, a timeline for rebuilding efforts is currently unknown. “The facility will not be functional for the foreseeable future,” said the retailer.