Laura Himes Vice President of Sourcing – Produce for Walmart

“Grocery Procurement Pratices Will Become More Diversified”

Walmart executive Laura Himes shares advice she would offer suppliers looking to partner with the company, her thoughts on opportunities to improve collaboration between suppliers and retailers, and her vision for the future of global produce sourcing.

  • 15 minutes read

Articles

GLC Cerritos Expands Supply of Jalisco Avocados to the U.S.

The leading grower-shipper is differentiating through its extensive sustainability initiatives, critical mass of premium-quality product, and dependability for its clients.

  • 3 minutes read

The Challenge of Sustaining Export-Focused Family Agribusinesses

Amid global challenges and local adversities, Latin American family-owned grower-exporters face hurdles for passing the agricultural baton across generations.

  • 4 minutes read

Villita Avocados’ Pioneering Sustainability Initiatives Prove a Big Hit

The family-owned grower-shipper has recently launched a new line of aesthetically imperfect yet perfectly delicious avocados and revolutionary plastic-free bags.

  • 3 minutes read

The Marketing Audience Isn’t Always About the Sale

A multifaceted approach to the labor shortage is essential for optimum success up and down the supply chain.

  • 6 minutes read

Interviews

Ángel Manero | Peru’s Minister of Agriculture

“Peru Can Expect Years of Prosperity from 2027”

Peru’s produce sector faces tough competition and low prices amid an oversupply of numerous products, but the newly appointed agriculture minister is optimistic that things will improve.

  • 8 minutes read
Limoneira
Harold Edwards, CEO of Limoneira

“The Lemon Industry Has gone Through a Massive Transformation”

Harold Edwards, who heads up the lemon and avocado grower-shipper Limoneira, discusses the major changes the lemon industry has experienced and how he is positioning the company for future growth.

  • 16 minutes read

Features

Features

AI Will Make the Produce Supply Chain More Efficient

Although it will take time and much work to properly harness the power of the technology, the benefits currently seem to outweigh the spoils.

  • 7 minutes read
Features

Fruit Waste Repurposing Gains Popularity

Circular economy models and zero-waste principles are becoming entrenched in a production chain that is steadily advancing toward sustainability and resource optimization.

  • 9 minutes read

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