CEAg Talks: Whole Foods’ Produce Buyer on the Grower-Retailer Relationship
October 24, 2025 
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Nov. 19-21, 2025 | Durham, N.C.
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In this CEAg Talk, Whole Foods Fresh Produce Principal Buyer Eric Cusimano chats with CEAg World Content Lead Kristin D. Zeit, offering a sneak peek of his keynote presentation at the upcoming CEAg World Conference & Expo (Nov. 19-21, Durham, N.C.): “Inside the Buyer’s Mind: What Retailers Want and What’s Trending in CEA Produce.” Cusimano shares some of the produce trends he’s following, talks about how Whole Foods finds new suppliers, and offers straightforward tips for growers looking to stand out.
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CEAg Talks: Whole Foods' Produce Buyer on the Grower-Retailer Relationship