The Packer
The company has named Julie Marcik president and promoted Amy Lawrence to director of search.
The director of merchandising produce and floral for the Greensboro, N.C.-based The Fresh Market is as recognized for driving revenue and delivering exceptional guest experiences as he is for integrity and strategic vision.
The invite-only reception featured line dancing, live music and, of course, great networking.
A quarantine of 75 square miles has been placed for a portion of Los Angeles County, following the detection of two adults, to prevent the spread of this invasive species.
Attendees are invited to stop by booth No. 1039 to get a sneak peek of Blue Diamond’s refreshed branding and enter a giveaway for an Apple Watch.
Customers will be able to make purchases directly through ChatGPT, advancing a broader strategy to use artificial intelligence for more personalized, predictive and seamless retail interactions.
All 163 stores across D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware will launch on Upside, which uses personalized offers in its app to drive customers to brands.
Kraft Heinz reveals a commitment to sustainable farming, a passion for agriculture and an investment in master tomato growers behind its tomato growing prowess.
California is redefining school nutrition by pairing a new law banning ultra-processed foods with fresh, culturally inspired menus that celebrate the state’s diverse produce and student communities.
The group says it will deepen its commitment to customers by supplying an expanded range of specialty vegetables and launching exciting lines — all sourced with integrity from Guatemala and Peru.
The grower-packer-shipper will showcase new packaging at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show.
Aldi says it’s setting the bar for other grocers by feeding 10 at $4 a person so hosts can keep every tradition (and every guest) on the list.
A sneak peek at the Buffalo Dip Baby Bella Stuffed Mushrooms will be available at the IFPA Global Floral and Produce Show, Oct 17-18.
Tim Bucher, CEO and co-founder of the agricultural technology company, shares how he took a prototype to a scalable company.
This new twist on the company’s usual celebrity partnerships tries to inject some humor into the 2026 Big Game campaign.
The company’s annual $10,000 charitable consumer campaign supports initiative aligned with the pillars of food security, youth education and community.
The company, through its Bright Bounty brand, will highlight specialty varieties including blood oranges, meyer lemons and melo gold grapefruit.
He has been with the company for 36 years via Naturipe Farms, and he succeeds Brad Moorer, effective Nov. 1.
The holiday-themed packaging for blueberries and blackberries will reach Kroger and select Wakefern stores by mid-October, the company says.
The new feature handles receiving, packing and moving finished goods into inventory.
The company says this strategic Midwest hire continues the momentum of its sales team growth.
In his new role as vice president of client services, Nemecek will oversee client satisfaction, retention and organic growth.
The initiative uses large crates, rather than bulk storage in bins.
Visit Booth No. 3993 to explore Del Fresco Pure’s new packaging solutions, organic product launches and interactive activations featuring ‘the cucumber guy,’ Logan Moffitt.
Amy Wood, president of Mushroom Council, is on a mission to grow per capita mushroom consumption by reaching emerging consumers.
“This industry is dynamic, collaborative and deeply rooted in feeding people — something I find incredibly meaningful,” says Rannel Santiago, director of produce for Sysco and one of the 2025 Packer 25 honorees.
The North Dakota State University professor who developed the tuber says it was cross-bred and selected in the Red River Valley, and it is compatible with the region’s short growing season.
A Chatham University student manages a 50-hive apiary and is the student manager of Chatham’s apiary program, balancing education and the business of beekeeping.
The Dorot Farm team will be at the Global Produce and Floral Show, where they’ll meet with customers, colleagues and industry partners to highlight innovations and emerging trends.
Meet Tiffany Sabelli, senior director of sales at Pure Flavor and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.