Roger Pepperl talks 40 years in produce industry, retirement

Episode 26 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features an interview with Roger Pepperl, marketing director for Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers. The Packer's editor-in-chief Tom Karst talks with Roger about his 40 years in the industry — the last 20 with Stemilt after two decades in produce retail — and his upcoming retirement. Pepperl served on boards for the United Fresh Produce Association, the Produce Marketing Association and the Produce for Better Health Foundation. Pepperl was awarded The Packer’s Marketer of the Year in 2015 and was the first recipient of the United Fresh FreshMKT Achievement Award two years later. In case you're new to Tip of the Iceberg Podcast, its name serves as a reminder for listeners that these conversations are just a taste of the vast produce industry coverage provided by The Packer newspaper, PMG magazine and always-updating websites for both brands: ThePacker.com and ProduceMarketGuide.com. Hope you enjoy the conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.