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GS1 US marked the 50th anniversary of the first bar code scan in 1974 with a look at the future.

GS1 US marks the 50th ‘Scanniversary’ of the bar code

Standards organization reflects on the 50th anniversary of the first UPC scan and looks to the future of scanning and data in retail.

Christina Herrick

Jun 27, 2024
Produce - General

Los Angeles-based Melissa’s World Variety Produce will offer a variety of tropicals and other specialty items this summer, says Robert Schueller, director of public relations. Quality on all products should be good this season, he says.

L.A. produce market set for strong summer season

As the summer season hits, marketers of specialty produce in the Los Angeles area say sales remain strong, and at least one distributor is going beyond product sales to focus on additional support services.

Tom Burfield

Jun 25, 2024
Produce - General

Hass Avocado Board partners with Meyocks to promote health benefits of avocados

The Hass Avocado Board has named marketing firm Meyocks as its agency partner to lead research and nutrition-focused advertising and creative strategy promoting the benefits of avocados to health professionals.

The Packer Staff

Jun 18, 2024
Avocados , Produce - General

Educational sessions at both the 2024 West Coast Produce Expo and the Sustainable Produce Summit, held at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Desert, Calif., provided attendees with a wealth of insights from industry experts.

VIDEOS: Industry insights from the 2024 West Coast Produce Expo, Sustainable Produce Summit

Educational sessions at the 2024 West Coast Produce Expo and the Sustainable Produce Summit provided a wealth of information from industry experts. Here's a chance to take a virtual seat at the presentations.

The Packer Staff

Jun 13, 2024
PMG Industry Perspective , West Coast Produce Expo , Sustainable Produce Summit , Sustainability , Produce Retail , Produce - General

Survey: Consumers still sensitive to food inflation

More than 80% of consumers perceive that food prices have increased a little or a lot over the past 12 months, according to a new study from Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand and Analysis.

Tom Karst

Jun 12, 2024
Produce - General , Produce Retail

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