Insights from the Supply Chain of the Future Retail Issues Forum On Wednesday, October 16, 2025, during the International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, California, dozens of retail leaders gathered for a conversation that most of them admitted was long overdue. The Supply Chain of the Future initiative convened its first Retail Issues Forum , bringing together produce buyers, category managers, and operations leaders from independent speci

From Atlanta to Anaheim to Washington D.C., our community came together in ways that exceeded even our most optimistic expectations. What we witnessed wasn't just a series of successful events—it was the manifestation of an industry-wide movement that's gaining unstoppable momentum.

The fresh produce industry is experiencing a paradigm shift, and the Supply Chain of the Future (SCOTF) initiative is leading the charge! Fresh off an electrifying symposium in Washington D.C. that brought together over 200 industry leaders from 19 countries, we're thrilled to announce the launch of Phase II – where innovative ideas transform into practical, implementable solutions.