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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 inaugural International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show was off to a high-energy start Oct. 27, as IFPA CEO Cathy Burns took the stage for a rousing state of the industry address.
Hot topics at the Global Produce and Floral Show ran the gamut from sustainability to controlled environment agriculture to technology to new varieties to the power of social media to snacking, convenience and more.
The International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 27-29, was packed with excitement, exhibitors and attendees.
Up Vertical Farms, a new brand of vertically grown leafy greens set to debut in January 2023, marks Oppy’s move into controlled environment agriculture.
The import division of Philadelphia-based specialty produce wholesaler John Vena Inc. says it expects consistent East Coast arrivals of Wonderful variety pomegranates for its longest-ever import season.
With avocados growing year-round in Michoacán and the addition of the state of Jalisco to the import program, Avocados From Mexico and grower-shippers are confident that supplies to U.S. consumers will remain strong.
The table grape breeder has been working with Peruvian authorities to identify properties where there is unauthorized planting, cultivating or illegal collecting and selling of its protected table grape varieties.
The Packer recently connected with Kalera President and CEO Jim Leighton to discuss the newly created Vertical Farming Identity Declaration and Manifesto and the future of controlled environment ag.
Being prepared for everything from natural disasters to cybersecurity attacks are just some of the reasons produce companies should strategically invest in tech today, says Patrick Day of ZAG Technical Services.
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, DNO Produce has mobilized seven companies to donate 25,950 pounds of ready-to-eat produce and 350 cases of bottled water to storm victims.