Tom Burfield

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The 23rd edition of the Southeast Produce Council event is fully booked with exhibitors and is set to “provide an intimate yet comprehensive experience.”
Companies on the Ontario Food Terminal are hoping to build on 2025 success with a good start to the new year.
Potato growers share how they’re increasingly incorporating sustainable practices into their operations to drive efficiency and more.
“All vegetables are healthy, potatoes included,” says Shelley Maniscalco, a registered dietitian and partner at Nutrition in Demand, an agency that works with the Alliance for Potato Research and Education.
The Potato Sustainability Alliance provides a variety of services to help companies incorporate sustainable operating practices into their businesses.
From russets to yukons to sweetpotatoes, retailers share best practices for boosting potato sales.
The industry was estimated to reach $42.9 billion in annual sales in 2023, according to the Flexible Packaging Association, a figure that is expected to reach $47.3 billion in 2028.
As interest in sustainable packaging intensifies, companies are introducing advanced solutions to reduce environmental impact.
Fresh Inset, Emerald Packaging, Fox Packaging and Sev-Rend showcase innovations designed to better serve customer needs.
The market’s board of directors will decide whether the program will involve refurbishing the facility or creating a completely new design.