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Growers say they didn’t undertake sustainability efforts for the money, and it’s a good thing.

When it is so hard to find workers, the quest to pack and process produce with less labor is perhaps the biggest incentive to invest in automation technology, industry leaders polled by The Packer agree.

Yakima, Wash.-based Kwik Lok is evolving to meet customer needs, says Karen Reed, global director of marketing and communications for the company.

Concern about climate change is real for consumers surveyed by The Packer. Close to 70% of consumers polled rated addressing climate change as very important to their overall sustainability priorities.

Consumers believe that either the government or consumers should lead and promote sustainability efforts.

Ariz.- based Duncan Family Farms LLC., focus on sustainability is deeply rooted in transparency and a drive to be better.

Foodservice operators turn to specialty produce to create a unique dining experience for customers.

Los Alamitos, Calif.-based Frieda’s Inc. has an exciting lineup of dragon fruit, including its Honey Dragons, Fire Dragons and Snow Dragons, said Alex Jackson, director of sales.

Los Angeles-based Melissa’s World Variety Produce Inc. has added a number of new items, said Robert Schueller, director of public relations.

The California Avocado Commission has changed its foodservice menu promotions during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Jan DeLyser, vice president of marketing for the California Avocado Commission.