Preparing Our Legislative Strategy for 2020 and Beyond

January 10, 2020 Steven Harris, Director, FMI

“Most predictions for 2020 anticipate a year of the typical legislative gridlock associated with an election year, but we continue to look for opportunities to enhance our voice and relationships in Washington while advocating for the food industry’s priorities.”

Gen Z and Millennial Consumers Naturally Favor Organic Foods and Beverages

January 10, 2020 Packaged Fact

The prevailing demographic of organic consumers skews in two directions. Most obvious are consumers who are upscale (including higher educational attainment and household income). Less obvious are younger adult consumers of the Gen Z (ages 18-24) and Millennial (ages 25-39) generations, reveals Packaged Facts in the new market research study Eating Trends: Generational Food.

Varcode Continues Growth with Two New Business Development Hires

January 10, 2020 Varcode

Varcode™, maker of patented digital, time and temperature sensitive supply chain solutions, today announced it has hired two new supply chain industry veterans to focus on business sales and account management. Erin Morant and Bruce Truesdale bring more than 40 years of combined industry experience to Varcode’s team serving the food and beverage, pharma and life science industries.

Castellini Group of Companies Announces Next Phase of Growth Plan

The Castellini Group of Companies, one of the largest fresh produce distributors in the United States, announces the next phase in the company’s growth plan.

Crunch Pak Innovation for 2020 Includes Co-Branding With The Produce Moms

January 10, 2020 Crunch Pak

CRUNCH PAK®, the sliced apple specialist and THE PRODUCE MOMS® have taken their partnership to a new level by co-branding CRUNCH PAK sliced apple bags with THE PRODUCE MOMS logo.