Interviews

Sonya Constable, VP of Produce at Sprouts: Retailers and Suppliers That Solve Together Will Win Together

After a career in general merchandising, the retail veteran brings a fresh lens to produce at Sprouts — prioritizing freshness, innovation, and long-term.

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Kasey Cronquist, President of the USHBC: The Future of Blueberries Depends on Unity

The leader shares how the industry can drive growth by reshaping consumer perceptions, leaning into blueberries’ potential as a healthy snack staple, and.

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The Produce Moms — Building a Steadfast Community Focused on Fruits and Vegetables

Company founder Lori Taylor keeps the message simple but loud and clear.

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Robby Cruz, VP of Produce at Target: Transparency is Key to Building Lasting Supplier Relationships

The industry veteran discusses the key trends he anticipates will shape the produce sector in the coming years, how he expects supplier-grocer relationships.

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‘Mexican Agriculture Has Exceeded My Expectations’

Alán Ricardo Aguirre Ibarra, a pioneer in the Mexican table grape industry and co-founder of major grower Grupo Alta — whose U.S. marketing.

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“Farming is a Very Tough Business”

An acclaimed agricultural economist currently teaching at UC Davis, Daniel A. Sumner reflects on the evolving challenges in farming, the impact of policy.

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“We Must Prioritize the Value We Bring to the Market”

Miguel Bentín, a key figure in Peru’s blueberry industry, highlights how people-centered collaboration among businesses, government, and farmers drives sustainable growth while tackling.

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‘Produce Needs to be In the Driver’s Seat’

CarrieAnn Arias, the newly appointed CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest, brings her extensive marketing experience and industry insights to the role. Here, she.

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“Tech Informs Decisions, but Relationships Build Businesses”

Farming, coupled with retail experience, has proven to be a winning combination for the new leader of Blue Book Services, the century-old produce.

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“The Global Grape Industry is Poised for a Transformation”

Alvaro Muñoz, the leader of AMFRESH - a powerhouse in fruit genetics that owns GENESIS Fresh and recently acquired IFG and merged it.

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