Packer Insight — Labor, greenhouse, retail conversations and more

Editors Tom Karst, Amy Sowder and Ashley Nickle discuss the labor shortage, greenhouse growth and industry conversations in this latest episode of Packer Insight.

From top left: Tom Karst, Ashley Nickle, Amy Sowder
From top left: Tom Karst, Ashley Nickle, Amy Sowder
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Editors Tom Karst, Amy Sowder and Ashley Nickle discuss the labor shortage, greenhouse growth and industry conversations in this latest episode of Packer Insight.

Check out the following articles for more about these topics.

Seven recommendations to prepare your business for the next decade — Julie Krivanek, president of Krivanek Consulting, recently joined The Packer’s Ashley Nickle on Tip of the Iceberg Podcast to discuss how technology is changing the produce industry and how companies can respond.

Suppliers point to government policy as one reason behind labor shortage — With an online survey, The Packer is gathering input on labor conditions produce grower-shippers are experiencing.

Vertical, indoor grower AeroFarms expands all the ways — The rebranding with a new logo, retail line and package design, as well as other company developments, are part of shifting marketplace needs accelerated by the pandemic.

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