Search - The Packer

The Packer’s editors discuss the big topics of the week, from USDA’s The Emergency Food Assistance Program to PLU stickers to Peruvian avocados — plus an industry conversation on labor, rising costs and forecasting.

Daren Van Dyke, director of marketing for Brawley, Calif.-based Five Crowns Marketing, reports great early acceptance of a new proprietary melon variety called the Picasso.

Mac Riggan, director of marketing for Chelan, Wash.-based Chelan Fresh Marketing, gives growers credit for their patience in cultivating specialty apple varieties like the red-flesh Lucy Rose and Lucy Glo.

Every business has its version of “cap space” and how to manage it.

Episode 46 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features two conversations.

In the produce aisle, “I want credit!” is a common lament.

This week’s episode of Packer Insight focuses on the honorees of the annual Women in Produce special section that features influential industry leaders.

Chicago-based Numerator has launched a new holiday sentiment study to understand the impact of the pandemic and vaccination status on upcoming holiday celebrations.

Retail demand for onions has been strong during the COVID-19 pandemic, but shippers see plenty of opportunity to increase promotions even more in the months ahead.

Aidan Mouat, CEO and co-founder of Hazel Technologies Inc., on finalizing a $70 million Series C financing round, which will bring the company’s cumulative total raised to over $87 million.