Finding enough workers not only to pick and process fruits and vegetables, but to work all the way up the supply chain to retail grocery, continues to be a major industry challenge, said panelists at the 2023 Global Produce & Floral Show.
The open positions span several different departments including retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, fulfillment, pharmacy and healthcare.
Wegmans is the latest retailer to trial Shop-E, an instore shopping aid that not only makes shopping more convenient but helps retailers save on labor.