Industry Perspectives

Industry news, career advice, and updates from across the produce industry.

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Showing Some Love for Produce: Attracting Fresh Talent

The produce industry is at a crossroads, with experienced professionals nearing retirement and a growing need to attract fresh talent. Companies are rethinking how they present career paths, work environments, and development opportunities to align with what younger professionals value. From meaningful impact and global connections to tech-forward careers and recession-resilient work, our industry has a compelling story to tell. Here are seven key points to highlight when engaging the next generation of talent.

January 23, 2026
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The Snack
Career Advice

What’s your superpower?

What is your superpower? Discover why aligning your career with your natural strengths is the secret to effortless success, and learn practical steps to uncover and embrace your unique talents.

August 22, 2025
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Karen Caplan

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Karen Caplan

Karen is a well-respected food industry leader. After selling her company, Frieda's Branded Produce, in January 2023, she now works as an Executive Coach and Business Consultant. In 2011, Karen launched a weekly blog, "What's on Karen's Plate?" and continues to write it (without AI assistance). She writes about business, marketing, sales, and more. Her insights are many and you never know what she will write about, but you will often find yourself saying, "I was just thinking about that!"

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