Today at West Coast Produce Expo — Nov. 10, 2020

Take a look at what you can expect to see today at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo.

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9 a.m. PST

Keynote Panel: Adapting Your Business Plan and Goals for 2020 and Beyond

Five produce industry veterans who now specialize in consulting discuss how the massive disruption in 2020 should inform business leaders as they adapt their business model, strategy and goals for 2021 and beyond.

Speakers:

  • Cindy Jewell, Jewell Marketing
  • Julie Krivanek, Krivanek Consulting
  • Mike O’Brien, O’Brien Innovations LLC
  • Bruce Peterson, Peterson Insights
  • Dick Spezzano, Spezzano Consulting Service

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10 a.m PST

Lessons from Retail - Online Grocery and What’s Ahead

Bill Bishop, chief architect of retail consulting firm Brick Meets Click, will speak about the growth of online grocery, how retailers are responding and what’s ahead.

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10:30 a.m. PST

Lessons from Retail - Walmart’s Regenerative Approach and What It Means for Suppliers

Anabella de Freeman, Walmart’s senior manager of sustainability strategic initiatives in produce, will discuss the company’s commitment to regenerative business and what it means for suppliers.

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