Produce Media Review 2017 - Part 2

Looking back at 2017, we’ve already seen how new trends and innovations are changing the landscape of the fresh produce industry. As with previous years, we’re using our year-end episode to connect with industry media for a brief glimpse into what they’re seeing in terms of trends and innovations that are influencing the industry into 2018 and beyond.
Presented in two parts, in part 1 we touch base with:

• Matthew Ogg – Fresh Fruit Portal –Expanding product lines and the pressure of smaller retail stores.
• Maggie Giuffrida – The Produce News – The youth movement and the impact of social media on produce.

• Dr. Sara Celik – Renew Life on behalf of Grocery Business – How gut health is starting to influence consumer choices.

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Media Talks: 2015 Retrospective on Produce, Part 2

In part 2 of the Produce Talks year in review, we have turned the mic over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, to continue his conversation with a panel of media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2015 and predicting the major stories of 2016.

This episode is the second half of a conversation with:

·        John Groh (Produce News)

·        Karen Davidson (The Grower)

·        Tom Karst (The Packer)

·        Karen James (Grocery Business)

·        Matthew Ogg (Fresh Fruit Portal)

In this episode, the panel reviews some changes in international trade, technology impacts, marketing trends, and predicting the big stories of 2016.

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Media Talks: 2015 Retrospective on Produce, Part 1

 This month on Produce Talks, we turn the mic over to Ron Lemaire the President of CPMA as he sits down with a panel of the media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2015 and predicting the major stories of 2016.

This episode is the first half of a conversation with:

·        John Groh (Produce News)

·        Karen Davidson (The Grower)

·        Tom Karst (The Packer)

·        Karen James (Grocery Business)

·        Matthew Ogg (Fresh Fruit Portal)

In this episode, the panel reviews some of the major events around sustainability, food trends, and food safety and regulation.

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