1. Department: Food

FaceTime with the Content Guy: Reporting In From the IFPA Retail Conference

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In Texas, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) this week held its annual retail conference, which I had the opportunity to facilitate.  Along with the inevitable conversations about tariffs and supply chains was a real focus on retail innovation that can grow market share.

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