Packer Insight — SEPC, CPMA, FPAA

Tom Karst, Amy Sowder and Ashley Nickle discuss their takeaways from recent FPAA, CPMA and SEPC events in the newest 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, Amy Sowder and Ashley Nickle discuss their takeaways from recent FPAA, CPMA and SEPC events in the newest episode of Packer Insight.

For more coverage of these events, check out the following articles.

Takeaways from CPMA’s first virtual Fresh Week conference — The Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Week conference had almost 2,900 virtual attendees from 42 countries.

U.S.-Mexico trade relationship examined at FPAA Spring Policy Summit — The longstanding but sometimes tenuous U.S.-Mexico trade relationship was the focal point of a session of the Fresh Produce Association’s virtual Spring Policy Summit.

More sustainable packaging dominates new product showcase at SEPC — Retailers interested in more sustainable packaging had many options to consider at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event.

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