Tip of the Iceberg Podcast — New editors, GOPEX, retail shortages

Listen to Episode 69, featuring two new editors at The Packer and PMG, discussion about the coming GOPEX show in Florida and retail shortages.

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Welcome to episode 69 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast.

In this episode, we take detour from our regular interviews with industry members and talk amongst ourselves. Listen in on our watercooler chat as we introduce our two new editors, Melissa Treolo and Ed Boling.

Then, we talk about what we’re looking forward to at the Global Organic Produce Expo (GOPEX), the conference hosted by Farm Journal’s produce brands, PMG and The Packer at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., Jan. 31-Feb. 2.

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And lastly, we’ve got to throw in one of the hot topics of the day: The shortages of product and labor at retail stores. What are we seeing, and why?

You can read more on that topic in this story: Why shelves are spotty, staff are missing.

Listen on your favorite platform for podcasts, or by clicking the purple play button below.

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