Fresh Summit Report — Expo Day One

 

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor Tom Karst, retail editor Ashley Nickle, and designer and copy editor Amelia Freidline talk about some of the booths, products and trends that caught their attention on the trade show floor Oct. 19 at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit.

Listen to their early takeaways on the video, and check out more show coverage below.

The Packer names Wonderful Co. owners Produce Marketers of the Year

Hy-Vee’s Mike Orf receives Produce Retailer of the Year award

BrightFarms plans significant growth

Session looks for produce transportation solutions

Pero thinks sides should be simple

Food safety, consumer trends featured in State of the Industry address

 

 

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