Thursday at the Sustainable Produce Summit

Here’s Thursday’s schedule for the Sustainable Produce Summit.

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Keynote Speaker: Ryan Shadrick Wilson (Chairperson of Feeding Change, Miken Institute, CEO of Boardwalk Collective)

After a decade as a leading food attorney at international law firm Hogan Lovells, Wilson turned her energy to launching Michelle Obama’s health initiative, serving as the chief strategy officer and general counsel of Partnership for a Healthier America. She then founded Boardwalk Collective, which advises CEOs, philanthropists, celebrities and investors committed to creating a healthier, happier and more connected world. Ryan serves on the board of directors or board of advisors for companies that include Territory Foods, Apeel Sciences, Brightseed, RightRice, Treasure8 and Plenty, as well as several nonprofit organization boards, including the executive advisory board of Feeding America.

Research Panel: Who are the Trusted Parties on Sustainability? Consumers Speak

Scott Caine, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Aimpoint Research;

Lori Taylor, founder and CEO of The Produce Moms; and

Kevin Byers, senior produce merchandiser for PCC Community Markets.

Industry Leaders Panel

Deep Dive: Industry Perspectives on Four Social Responsibility Certifications

Hugo Hays, global director of compliance and food safety at Fyffes;

Ricardo Crisantes, chief communications officer and co-owner of Wholesum;

Barry Rogers, president of Rogers Agro Inc.; and

Matt Rogers, co-founder and general manager of AgSocio

Case Study: Taking Care of People

Speakers: Tanimura & Antle

Scott Grabau, president and CEO

Kerry Varney, chief administrative officer

Brian Antle, president of PlantTape USA

Briselda Gutierrez, employee housing supervisor

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Rest of the agenda

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