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The move to finally merge PMA and United Fresh took place during a long period of consolidation in food and...

A merger between the United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) had been discussed for...

Training and educational programs can help produce companies retain employees by giving them the skills to move up in an...

At its essence, success in attracting and retaining talent is simply about providing a desirable working environment. “The best recruitment...

Part of what makes the produce industry unique is also putting it at risk: business succession is on the downswing,...

Not only are young jobseekers looking for work-life balance, but they’re also looking for opportunities where they can make a...

While compensation has long been an issue in attracting employees to the produce industry, a more recent but now paramount...

Competition for candidates across multiple fresh produce categories continues to intensify. “For a long time now,” says Tracey Lewin, vice...

The increasing use of technology has led to growth in fresh produce positions related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics....

Potential hires looking at the produce industry often think first of the grower-shipper part of the equation, with back-breaking harvests...

The pandemic years have had a big impact on the number of people working in the fresh produce industry. Employment...

In April, Ad Age ran a reader survey in which they asked respondents how much they prioritized sustainable packaging. Over...

Despite all the benefits to the environment and the need to fulfill regulatory requirements, businesses must always keep an eye...

A major factor driving packaging innovation that has touched every aspect of the produce and greater food industry is fallout...

The ability to maintain product integrity while preserving the environment is driving much of the produce industry’s packaging innovation. A...

Packaging is one of the most critical facets of the perishables supply chain. By the very nature of what it...

Agribusiness owners thinking of selling their company—whether to explore new endeavors or enjoy more leisure time—often look to family members,...

In the realm of fresh produce or the greater food industry—outside the Kroger-Albertsons deal—what does the future hold for merger...