VOL. 87 | Where We Grow From Here
Articles in This Issue
Chef's Corner SnackChat
These industry aces shine a light on the powerful chef partnerships that are driving fresh innovation through a culinary lens...
The Mushroom Renaissance: A Q&A with Devon Kennedy, National Marketing Manager, Highline Mushrooms
National Marketing Manager Devon Kennedy sits down with us for an insightful Q&A about the supplier's growth in the organic mushroom space...
A Closer Look at pcr-ABLE™ Solution by Sev-Rend®
The word on most everyone’s lips is sustainability, and we don’t see that changing anytime soon. To keep supply-side companies aligned with this movement, nimble, and ready to go to market, Sev...
A Closer Look at Tropiful™ Island Ivory White Dragon Fruit by Farm Direct Supply
When I first saw Farm Direct Supply’s Dragon Fruit Tuna Stacks in our WTF (What the Fork) segment for this issue, my mouth was immediately watering. It had me thinking: One surefire way to attract...
Industry Spotlight: Organic Farming: A Full-Time Job
Consumers are increasingly seeking out safe, nutritious, and environmentally conscious products. For over two decades, Rainier Fruit Company has recognized and met this growing demand with a robust...
Loss Is Not Defeat
The company’s Rex Lawrence discusses how loss is not defeat in this insightful Snack contributor piece...
Sweet Potatoes Snapshot
Versatile, nutritious, and easily cross-merchandised, this mighty tuber is a surefire leader for summer promotions. Take a deep dive into the category here...
California Leafy Greens SnackChat
Hear from these supply-side savants about how you can maximize the impact of the leafy greens category at retail...
July MVP: Jeff Church, Chief Operating Officer, Church Brothers Farms
The Chief Operating Officer of Church Brothers Farms details his 25-plus-year career, sharing some of his key values and the mentors who guided him...
My Favorite Things: Kaitlyn Thornton, Grower and Influencer, Sugarbee®
We gain a glimpse inside the mind of the SugarBee® grower and influencer as she details some of the things that drive her focus...
The IF List: Lauren Anderes, Senior Manager, Sourcing, Produce - California, Walmart
With a background in California ag, Senior Manager Lauren Anderes divulges some of her "what IFs"...
The IF List: Jessica Hughes, Director of Innovation, EarthFresh
Likening herself to a marine apex predator, EarthFresh’s Director of Innovation journeys through a few of our favorite questions in this exclusive…
The IF List: Scot Olson, President of North/Northwest Division, FreshSource
This exclusive feature gives you a glimpse into the FreshSource President and decades-long retail vet’s personality and central values…
A Fixed Point: A Q&A With Anthony Innocenti, Managing Partner, LIV Produce
Anthony Innocenti forecasts where the industry is headed and which elements of business to hold onto as the future takes shape...
Where We Grow From Here
An innovative mindset and deep roots is the strategy keeping the team's focus sharp and their passion alive...
The Path to Global Delight
Settling into his newly appointed C-suite role, Garland Reiter, Jr. uncovers how the berry brand keeps elevating its prowess on a global scale…
Sharing Success
In this 2024 exclusive, Jeff and Steve Church connect with supply chain vet Chase Tatham to reflect on strong buyer-supplier partnerships and the value of picking up the phone...
Strawberry Fields Forever
RC Jones and his brother, Bobby, lead the charge as the latest generation of strawberry farmers, working together to secure the future of the industry...
Issue 87 July - Editor's Letter
Defying stillness is a key characteristic of our industry—one that drives innovation, progress, and more. See what our Editor in Chief had to say...