Packer Insight — NEPC, OPN, Viva Fresh and Walmart

Packer Insight - NEPC, OPN, Viva Fresh and Walmart

The Packer's editor-in-chief Tom Karst, retail editor Ashley Nickle and Northeast editor Amy Sowder discuss their reporting this week, from the Viva Fresh Expo to the first joint event between the New England Produce Council and Organic Produce Network to Walmart news.

Check out the following articles for more details.

NEPC + OPN

Industry turns out for first New England Organic Conference

Leaders review New England Organic Produce Conference

Walmart

Walmart explores artificial intelligence with Intelligent Retail Lab

Walmart names new food safety leader

Viva Fresh Expo

Viva Fresh draws big crowd

Ten food safety mistakes that could lead to a repeat of the romaine debacle

Packer Insight — Viva Fresh Show Floor

Packer Insight — Talking tomato suspension agreement and food safety at Viva Fresh

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