Miguel Bentín, a key figure in Peru’s blueberry industry, highlights how people-centered collaboration among businesses, government, and farmers drives sustainable growth while tackling challenges like overproduction and rural community impact.

CarrieAnn Arias, the newly appointed CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest, brings her extensive marketing experience and industry insights to the role. Here, she outlines her vision for the pear industry and wider produce sector, and shares strategies for successful product innovation.

Farming, coupled with retail experience, has proven to be a winning combination for the new leader of Blue Book Services, the century-old produce industry data company.