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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 Matthews, N.C.-based grocer partnered with Virginia Produce to support students pursuing careers in production agriculture.
Summer is about to get sweeter in New York and Boston, as Driscoll’s sets off on its Berry Mobile Tour across the Northeastern U.S.
The Giant Co. of Carlisle, Pa., has made five key leadership appointments.
For the second year in a row, AFP has teamed with The Giant Co. of Carlisle, Pa., to donate 50,000 avocados to Philabundance, Philadelphia’s largest food bank.
The Salisbury, N.C.-based grocer is bringing local produce even closer to home with its continually expanding Local Goodness program.
The Mushroom Council is preparing for a late summer/fall campaign that spotlights how mushrooms are a nutritious, delicious and budget-friendly solution in the face of rising food prices.
With the Idaho potato industry “facing extremely short supplies from August to September,” Baldor Specialty Foods offers retailers tips for keeping shelves stocked.
While fall traditionally isn’t prime time for avocado consumption, a year-round increase in consumer demand and availability is positioning the superfood for future growth in all seasons.
For many Americans, fall means sports — which of course, also means game-time snacking. This is where avocados can play an important role.
Known around the world as a place to buy affordable groceries and more, Walmart says it sees inflation driving shoppers from a variety of income levels to its stores, as consumers prioritize spending.