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Columnist Armand Lobato recalls a trip to the Northwest highlighted by rolling hills and a “water park” for packing fresh cherries and shares how the small fruit has a big impact on the produce aisle.

Nominated for her humility, leadership and communication skills, the crew foreman at Sierra Farms is one of only a few women in senior positions.

Wes Saber brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the consumer goods industry.

The Union City, Calif.-based company is eyeing a potential 50% boost in sales following the first acquisition in its 63-year history, a strategic expansion engineered to master the high-stakes world of just-in-time produce logistics.

The International Fresh Produce Association event is set for May 21 in Yakima, Wash., offering a day of accessible leadership development focused on courage, clarity and authentic leadership for over 225 women in agriculture.

Albertsons Cos. has launched the AI-powered Intelligent Quality Control tool that uses computer vision to help distribution center associates more accurately and consistently inspect fresh produce.

Sustainability has become a core expectation for production as companies prioritize innovations and efficiencies.

From field worker to Farmworker of the Year finalist, Rogelio Nabor Martinez’s 16-year career at Blue House Farm serves as a powerful story of technical mastery, personnel leadership and community advocacy for the modern agricultural professional.

Barbara Ruhs, director of nutrition affairs and communications for Pears USA, explains how the produce industry can use her “science sandwich” method to leverage viral TikTok movements and reach younger consumers to share the benefits of a diet rich in fresh produce.

Importers and domestic growers seek to launch a unified push to align the industry through science-based handling standards and strong consumer marketing.