Long-term strategies for social responsibility — Podcast

Listen to great industry conversations on the go with The Packer's Tip of the Iceberg Podcast.
Listen to great industry conversations on the go with The Packer's Tip of the Iceberg Podcast.
(Farm Journal)

Episode 39 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features an interview with Aaron Brookes, director of sales and marketing for Jacobs Farm Del Cabo. This conversation is part of The Packer’s new content series People First: A Spotlight on Social Responsibility.

Brookes speaks with The Packer's retail editor Ashley Nickle about different areas of social responsibility, the value of certifications, the challenges of a triple bottom line approach, and long-term strategies for social responsibility. 

You can listen to their conversation on the player below, or you can check it out on popular listening platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In case you're new to Tip of the Iceberg, its name serves as a reminder for listeners that these discussions are just a taste of the vast produce industry coverage and analysis provided by The Packer newspaper, PMG magazine and always-updating websites for both brands: ThePacker.com and ProduceMarketGuide.com. Hope you enjoy the conversation!

 

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