Canada is the largest export destination for New Jersey agricultural products leaving the country, so it’s no surprise that the New Jersey Department of Agriculture will be headed to this year’s CPMA show.

As a recruiter at the highest level, Kristen Reid interacts with top executives in the produce industry — both candidates and CEOs — on a daily basis, which gives her a well-informed take on the progress of women in this industry that she loves.

Stemilt plans to display a variety of fresh offerings from the up-and-coming Cosmic Crisp apple to its most premium cherry program, Kyle’s Pick cherries, at this year’s CPMA show.

Walking into a produce department is often a “wow” moment when it comes to the grocery shopping experience. Vibrant colors catch your eye, while neat, artfully arranged displays reflect the care that associates put into their store. You can learn something new about agriculture here from signage that shares stories about local growers to innovation in action with value-added offerings sold alongside fresh-from-the-field fruits, vegetables, herbs and more.

The Fair Trade Certified program in produce is one of the most reliable ways to build sustainability into supply chains, which is especially relevant in times of uncertainty.

Frutura acquired Montana Fruits, a packer-shipper-marketer of avocados sourced from growers across Colombia.
 
Montana, which will be managed by Frutura’s Dayka & Hackett, already sources fruit for Frutura companies; today’s deal serves to solidify strong existing relationships. It also strengthens Frutura’s LATAM footprint which is vital to the company’s international strategy.