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The Ethical Charter Implementation Program’s Leadership Circle aims to advance responsible labor across the fresh produce industry.
Smita Katakwar of Wegmans will help guide U.S. strategy supporting members’ digital innovation initiatives and standards adoption.
The retail veteran has a strong reputation for developing results-driven programs that strengthen category growth, CAB says.
The pair will co-chair the coalition, succeeding Chuck Conner, to continue to work on U.S. agriculture’s farmworker issues.
Mission Produce says strong volumes can help retailers and foodservice operators meet increased demand for avocados during the holidays.
She will focus on providing leadership and early-to-mid-career coaching for produce, agricultural and supply-chain professionals.
He has spent years as an instructor in postharvest fruit ripening and is unique for his depth of knowledge in postharvest science and ripening technology, the group says.
Following detections of HLB in plant tissues sampled from a residential property, 3 sq. miles in the Riverside area of Riverside County have been added to the quarantine.
The second consecutive month of record high monthly active users helped drive growth while e-grocery shopping patterns shift and ship-to-home captures more than one-fifth of online sales.
Oppy’s CEO was honored for his impactful contributions across several segments of Canada’s agriculture industry.