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COVID-19 IMPACT
TRENDS
products that haven't been contaminated or exposed, a
packaged produce item delivers on that promise. That's
what consumers are telling us. "
Sustainability is still a big deal to many consumers, but
said safety has taken to the forefront during the pandemic.
" The sustainability issue is still a huge issue and will
return, but right now it's been suppressed a little because
of COVID. It's more about safety, Lutz said.
Eating at home has probably benefited retail vegetable
sales more than fruit sales, because " vegetables tend to be
eaten with meals that have been eaten out before, " said
Lutz, but added that whether fruits or vegetables, organic
or conventional, folks are just buying more food at the
store than they were pre-COVID and that likely will last
well into 2021.
When asked how quickly habits would return to preCOVID
levels once the pandemic is under control, Lutz
said it won't be overnight.
" It's not going to be turn on the light switch, " he said.
" Restaurants will have to reopen, get their staffs up and
meet all the safety protocols.
" We're going to be in this at least through Q1 (2021),
if not Q2, where consumers are forced to buy from
supermarkets. "
LGMA hires Tim York as new CEO
Tim York has been named the new chief executive officer
of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA).
York was formerly the president of Markon Cooperative, a
produce procurement operation with members throughout
North America and Canada. Throughout his tenure as a
produce industry leader, he has held several prominent
positions including serving as chair of the Center for
Produce Safety (twice), the Produce Marketing Association
and the Alliance for Food and Farming. He continues to
serve on the board of the Center for Produce Safety as well
co-chair of the Produce Traceability Initiative.
Current LGMA CEO Scott Horsfall is retiring. He will
continue his work into 2021, as transition efforts take
place. York is scheduled to start Dec. 1.
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