The Traceability Challenge Nobody Talks About Until Something Goes Wrong

Recognizing produce's need for a tailored approach to accountability and technology, Kevin Head addresses a traceability challenge that often goes overlooked...

September 2026 Editor's Letter: Reinventing Tradition

In this month's letter, our Editor in Chief Jordan Okumura-Wright reflects on what fresh produce can carry forward from its traditions, and what it’s time to reinvent...

Steve Burnham

Former President, Safeway Eastern

I love getting "The Snack" as it is a lively and fun publication for the produce industry. The stories and the pictures are great and it continues to help keep us connected here in the Eastern SWY division.

Sweet Potato SnackChat

Sweet potatoes are stepping beyond the holidays as these industry leaders share what’s keeping this comforting favorite growing year-round…

Fowler Packing Company's Konnor Cantrell Discusses 2026 Best Email Ad Campaign Besties Award

Hear from Konnor Cantrell about the successful strategies driving the supplier's marketing efforts—initiatives that led to a 2026 Besties Award win…

Michael Giannotti and Cortney Walker of Pure Flavor® Discuss 2026 Besties Award Win

Michael Giannotti and Cortney Walker give us a behind-the-scenes look at the grower's website redesign following its 2026 Besties Award win...

California Giant Berry Farms Wins 2026 Besties Award for Best Philanthropic Initiatives; Kyla Oberman Shares

Kyla Oberman details the evolution of a philanthropic vision rooted in nourishing the grower’s communities, protecting the planet, and supporting current and future generations…