Packer Insight – PMA Foodservice, immigration, melons and more

Tom Karst, Ashley Nickle and Amy Sowder discussed PMA Foodservice, immigration reform, item identification at the register and more in this episode of Packer Insight.

Clockwise from top left: Tom Karst, Ashley Nickle, Amy Sowder
Clockwise from top left: Tom Karst, Ashley Nickle, Amy Sowder
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Tom Karst, Ashley Nickle and Amy Sowder discussed PMA Foodservice, immigration reform, item identification at the register and more in this episode of Packer Insight.

For more on all these topics, check out the articles at the links below. As always, thanks for watching!

Shay Myers urges Congress to act now on immigration reform – Myers said asparagus represents the “canary in the coal mine,” reflecting declining fortunes and slumping acreage in the face of tight labor conditions.

School district nutrition directors participate in PMA Foodservice – Check out this video interview Amy did on location at the show last week. Keep an eye out for more great coverage from her this week!

Best practices for better item identification at the register – “I firmly believe that item misidentification at the register is still cheating us out of maximum retail sales and profit dollar potential,” writes Scott Schuette.

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