It's not every day you get to hear from someone who's been in the business for half a century, but today is one of those days! Strack & Van Til produce manager Mitch Harris was recognized this year as one of IFPA's 2023 Retail Produce Manager Award winners, and he was honored along with the rest of his class on Friday at a special reception at the Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim, Calif. The conversation you’ll hear today with Mitch and produce director Andy Muller was actually recorded this summer, and we're confident you'll enjoy it. One of The Produce Retail Podcast host Ashley's Nickle's favorite quotes from Mitch in this episode was the following: “My customers are my friends, and I treat them that way.” Thanks for listening!

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This podcast is designed to cover all things produce retail: strategy, partnerships, planning, training, leadership, communication, merchandising and beyond. Scroll through our episodes list to find conversations with vice presidents and directors of produce, merchandisers, produce managers, retail dietitians and more.

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