Jennifer Strailey

3 weeks ago | thedailyscoop.com | Jennifer Strailey

The rapid evolution of technology, robotics and artificial intelligence has brought continuous and dramatic change to every industry — including, and perhaps particularly, agriculture. To discuss the growing role of AI across agriculture and the fresh produce industry, The Packer sat down with Rizwan Butt, vice president of product management for iTradeNetwork, in a fireside chat webinar on May 14. “Imagine a future where we are literally farming without farmers,” Butt said.

Feb 26, 2025 | thepacker.com | Christina Herrick |Jim Wiesemeyer |Jennifer Strailey

Steve Circle has joined Santa Maria, Calif.-based Main Street Produce, also known as Freshway Farms, as director of sales for the vertically integrated berry grower-shipper. Circle’s background includes business development, sales and operations in the fresh produce industry. The company says he will bring a wealth of experience to help drive its continued growth and commitment to quality. Main Street Produce says Circle will also enhance its ability to serve retail and foodservice accounts.

Feb 26, 2025 | thepacker.com | Christina Herrick |Jim Wiesemeyer |Jennifer Strailey

HAC Inc., operator of 74 supermarkets in Oklahoma, says it is deploying Local Express’ Made-to-Order omnichannel solution at its 36 Homeland and 11 United stores to modernize prepared foods, catering and food services operations. Homeland shoppers can now place customizable orders for holiday family meals, party trays, vegetable and seafood trays, butcher bundles and more from the convenience of their home or office.

Feb 26, 2025 | thepacker.com | Christina Herrick |Jim Wiesemeyer |Jennifer Strailey

DoorDash says it has added multiple new grocers to the DoorDash Marketplace, including Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets, Festival Foods, Marc’s and Woodman’s Food Markets. Consumers can get on-demand delivery of their groceries and household staples from these new partners, right to their doorsteps:• Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets — A family-owned business specializing in international, traditional, healthy and organic food with 10 locations in the Chicagoland area.

Feb 24, 2025 | thepacker.com | Jennifer Strailey |Christina Herrick |Jim Wiesemeyer |Armand Lobato

The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association recognized George Gilvsey with its Merit Award during its annual general meeting, recognizing Gilvsey’s contributions and commitment to excellence representing greenhouse vegetable growers. The association presents the award to an individual or organization that has made outstanding contributions to Ontario’s fruit and vegetable sector in strategic leadership, technical input or innovation, and/or dedication to the industry.