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Sami Robotics' Teodora Toteva Highlights Platform Advantages in Exclusive Q&A

QUEBEC, CANADA - Simplified harvesting and in-depth category insights in one fell swoop? This is exactly what Sami Robotics is bringing to its grower partners with its cutting-edge platform.

BAKERSFIELD, CA - Fresh produce is all about trust. Trust between the buyer and supplier, the retailer and the consumer, the shopper and the brand. As Phil Gruszka, Founder of Gruszka Consulting, explains in his latest marketing deep-dive, today’s retail buyers “aren't just buying fruit—they're buying confidence that your program will perform.”

MCALLEN, TX - Trade show season is upon us! Turning the focus to the foodservice sector, the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Foodservice Conference is once again bringing the industry to Monterey with a platform for industry growth, innovation, and exploration. Among the suppliers gearing up for the show is GR Fresh, which will be spotlighting its core offerings: tomatoes, avocados, cucumbers, eggplant, green bell peppers, and color bell peppers.

IMMOKALEE, FL - It’s always exciting to hear what our industry friends have in store for the Organic Produce Summit (OPS)! Innovations in sustainable packaging and opportunities for organic growth will headline Lipman Family Farms’ 2026 showcase, Chief Executive Officer Elyse Lipman shared when I connected with her for an exclusive preview.

BAKERSFIELD, CA - The days until this year’s Organic Produce Summit (OPS) are quickly dwindling, and excitement for the event is industry-wide. As we prepare to connect with friends new and old on the show floor, AndNowUKnow sought insights from a few industry experts who will soon be making their way to Monterey. Among them is Atlas Produce’s Luke Fountain, who shared an exclusive preview of the company’s upcoming showcase.

AUSTIN, TX - When it comes to the world of artificial intelligence, technology expert Mitch McAlister’s philosophy stems from an idea we in the produce industry know very well: The food matters.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - As part of the grocer’s Spring Refresh marketing campaign, D&W Fresh Market recently leaned into health and wellness by bringing fresh produce and physical activity together in one exciting community event. In collaboration with local Grand Rapids, Michigan, fitness studio Spoke Cycle and Strength, the retailer welcomed the community to a free fitness event designed to seamlessly connect healthy routines with a reason to shop local.

FRESNO, CA - Strategic mergers and acquisitions continue to shake up the fresh produce industry as companies make tactical moves to position themselves for future stability and growth. While such a deal often presents a wide variety of strengths for two merging enterprises, fresh produce businesses also need to be prepared for the challenges that may arise during the process. Heather Hammack, President, took a moment to explain how Famous Software provides its partners with an advantage in this arena.

AUSTIN, TX - When it comes to the world of artificial intelligence, technology expert Mitch McAlister’s philosophy stems from an idea we in the produce industry know very well: The food matters.