Packer Insight – "Healthy" conversation, New York crops and retail awards

Tom Karst, Amy Sowder and Ashley Nickle discuss the FDA's exploration of regulating use of the term "healthy" on food labels, plus New York crops and retail awards, in this episode of Packer Insight.  

Tom is The Packer's editor-in-chief, Amy is Northeast editor, and Ashley is retail editor and editor of PMG magazine. Find them on LinkedIn and let them know what big industry topics are on your mind! For more reading on all the topics in this episode of Packer Insight, check out the articles below.

Should there be a voluntary symbol for “healthy food”? Kroger chimes in — I find it interesting that Kroger advocates to the FDA to ensure that bulk fresh produce without a label should still have the “healthy” symbol prominently displayed.

Max Teplitski of PMA on the “healthy” symbol; don't forget floral — No need to quibble; all fruits and vegetables should qualify for  “healthy” labeling, but a case can be made for flowers as well.

Slower — or steadier — market for New York crops expected — After such a rollercoaster in 2020, the state’s growers, shippers and marketers don’t know what to expect for 2021.

Nominate for 2021 Produce Retailer of the Year — The Produce Retailer of the Year award has been presented over the last 25 years to some of the industry's best and brightest produce executives, people who both foster great cultures and achieve impressive results. Nominations for the 2021 award are due this week.