U.S. - We asked, and several answered! In the spirit of ringing in a new year with new possibilities, we asked members of the industry to share any and all of their New Year's goals with the ANUK team.

Whether it was personal, work, or worldwide, there wasn't a single answer to disappoint. Here are some of the responses we got from all sides of the business. 

“Spend more time with my puppy (how could I not? Look at this face).”

“Not sweat the small stuff, get my 10,000 steps in daily, find ways to convince people to consume more fresh produce, teach my daughters strength and resilience, and to breathe.”

- Heather Shavey, Assistant Vice President, General Merchandise Manager, Fresh Foods-Produce, Costco Wholesale

“I want our team to execute one large-scale, exciting new program that involves technology in our Stemilt Marketing program. We need to venture into something totally different.”

- Roger Pepperl, Director of Marketing, Stemilt Growers

“Sleep 8 hours a night, drink a lot of water, and be prepared to fight for what you believe in.”

- Dr. Frieda Caplan, Founder of Frieda's Specialty Produce

“I resolve to make a positive difference every day in 2017, and to keep produce a focus within our organization in 2017!”

- Frank Swanson, Senior Manager of Produce Sourcing, US Foods

“Meet Dolly Parton. Also, in 2017, I am committed to writing more.”

- Dan’l Mackey Almy, President and CEO, DMA Solutions

“In 2017, I hope to make better use on my time and eat healthier. I also plan to exercise on a regular basis, something I started mid-November of 2016.”

- Mac Riggan, Director of Marketing, Chelan Fresh

“Live in the moment more, react less, do lots of yoga, and eat clean and healthy.”

- Nancy Pickersgill, Events Manager, SUNSET®

“My New Year's resolutions are to incorporate FSMA Transportation rules into our TMS product to reduce produce claims... And to photobomb more.”

- Kenny Lund, VP Support Services, Allen Lund Company

“Work smarter!”

- Gina Nucci, Director of Corporate Marketing, Mann Packing

“Eat healthier by eating more fruit and vegetables. In other words, walk the walk. Be a better husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and boss, and play more guitar.”

- Mike O'Brien, VP of Sales and Marketing, Monterey Mushrooms

“Make Dave Gleason look even more handsome on camera during his Orchard Updates, and put my phone down when I get home from work to give more attention to my beautiful fiancée and our puppy.”

- Tyler Weinbender, Media Manager, Domex Superfresh Growers

We cannot wait to see where this year takes us all. Keep checking in with AndNowUKnow as we continue to report on industry news throughout 2017 and beyond.