Let me set the stage for you: it was year four of my time at a small fashion house in New York City and our digital marketing efforts were going unnoticed in an overly saturated industry. There was a disconnect between what we thought the company represented and what our visual brand showcased. We knew that having a strong brand identity is what would help us stand out in our sea of competitors and so we had to come up with a strategy. This is when we switched it up and implemented a new strategy and a corresponding digital campaign that visually aligned with our new brand, which resulted in

Retailers are feeling the pinch from rising costs as produce sales are generally down from a year ago. Labor issues are continuing to be a concern at retail as well.

At least that was the view of a quartet of produce retailers who individually discussed a range of issues with The Produce News over the last several weeks for the publication’s annual State of the Industry Retailer Roundtable. The participants this year were: Paul Kneeland, senior vice President of Gelson’s Markets, a 27-store, upscale chain in Southern California; Jeff Tomassetti, director of produce and floral at Buehlers

There has been much written about the shortage of labor in the ag industry with growers, shippers, distributors and retailers all vying with other industries to deal with an apparent systemic labor shortage. The need appears to be more acute at the blue-collar end of the spectrum, but what about at the white collar level? Is there a labor shortage? The Produce News attempted to answer the question by interviewing principals at several executive search firms that specialize in the produce industry.

The consensus appears to be that top talent is always at a premium and the produce industry

Each fall, the fresh produce and floral industry gathers for the largest industry trade show and conference on the continent: IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show.

Affectionately known as the Big Show or Global Show, the event attracts produce and floral vendors, buyers and service providers from around the globe, with a focus on North American sales, for two days of show floor fanfare, industry insights from the big stage and breakout sessions covering a plethora of topics along the supply chain.

Whether you’ve been attending the show for decades or this is your first rodeo, putting the

The International Fresh Produce Association is committed to empowering people who can lead from wherever they are — in their current roles and the roles they aspire to. The Leadership Path offers progressive leadership development programs — from entry-level staff to next-gen leaders to the C-suite. Three of nearly a dozen programs opened in early June for applications. Others open later this year or are on-demand online.

“At IFPA, we’re committed to growing members’ prosperity, and this leadership development suite of programs is an important component of that commitment,” said Doug Bohr

Publix has been named to Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Employers for New Grads list, ranking No. 13 out of 20 companies in the retail and wholesale industries category.

“Publix is committed to creating a diverse workforce,” said Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous. “We’re proud that new graduates want to build a career with Publix. With many great benefits, diverse career paths, company ownership and a focus on core values, we’re a great place to work.”

Publix said investing in its associates helps create the next generation of leaders. The company offers learning and development