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From farm-level pioneers to retail and logistics strategists to brand visionaries, here are 25 trail-blazing leaders redefining the fresh produce supply chain.
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Late-season hurricane puts Southeast harvest at risk as producers rush to bring in cotton, peanuts and row crops.
By pairing value-added convenience, rapid viral trendspotting and generational ethnic merchandising, 2026 Packer 25 honorees Bobby Chacko, Robert Schueller and Robert Veilleux are redefining how produce departments capture consumer demand and drive basket size.
GreenFruit 2.0 takes shape with key industry hire and internal promotions.
Packer 25 honorees Kim St George, Taylor Meadows and Kristina Lorusso are redefining fresh produce marketing, strengthening retail partnerships and championing sustainable grower networks.
By combining operational consulting in the kitchen with targeted industry storytelling, 2026 Packer 25 honorees Ralph Salinas, Dez Forsythe and Ashley Sempowski are helping elevate the value of fresh produce across foodservice channels.
The 50/50 farming partnership combines Consalo’s nearly century-long farming heritage with Frutanza’s Peruvian blueberry expertise to grow premium blueberries and strengthen year-round supply.
IFPA policy leader Samantha Ayoub joins “The Packer Podcast” to discuss how combining grower experiences with industry data creates a unified advocacy voice in Washington.
EveryAisle’s rebrand and expanded AI platform empowers independent grocers to personalize shopper interactions, drive fresh produce sales and protect critical first-party data against third-party marketplaces.
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