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Selected from the company’s network of 450,000 contract carriers on its platform, this year’s celebration recognizes 24 carriers that stood out for operational excellence.

The Packer’s Sustainability Insights 2024 survey found that more than three-quarters of consumers place at least some priority on sustainability in their buying decisions, with 30% placing primary priority on it.

Ahold Delhaize USA CEO JJ Fleeman said that over 190 stores have been remodeled with customer-focused upgrades, leading to better performance compared to non-remodeled stores.

At 33%, the rate of consumer-reported blackberry purchases in The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey is up from survey results of recent years.

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 data shows 54% of surveyed consumers reported purchasing blueberries in the past 12 months, up from both the 2023 and 2022 surveys.

Last year’s cherry crop was difficult because of an overlap in California and Washington and compressed harvest windows in Washington, but the 2024 crop is different, says Brianna Shales, Stemilt marketing director.

Georgia growers expect a strong spring/summer season despite a late start in some regions caused by heavier-than-usual spring rains.

The Packer’s 2024 Women in Produce honors eight industry leaders — including New York Apple Association President and CEO Cynthia Haskins — playing pivotal roles in their own organizations and the fresh produce industry.

The company is marking the milestone with initiatives such as a social media giveaway campaign, as well as incentives for display contests and a peach week celebration.

California agriculture was hit hard by the 2018-19 trade war with China, and there is increasing support in Congress for further restrictions on trade with China.