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Alexandra Colfer and Kubir Sandhu have joined the sustainability firm, which says the moves enhance its capacity to support the fresh produce industry.
Melissa Olsen, who will succeed Dan Purdy in January, will focus on growing strategic partnerships and pursuing new opportunities for sustained growth.
The brand has again been honored for its leadership in category innovation, sustainability and shopper engagement.
The 2025 Fresh Start Challenge seeks to inspire participants to focus on holistic well-being through weekly challenges designed to help prioritize health and lifestyle goals.
The company says its licensing program offers access to the company’s fruit varieties, marketing tools and technical support.
Researchers seek to develop a set of best practices with surface material and sanitation recommendations to reduce pathogen risks.
Greg Finchum will assume the role in May 2025 following the retirement of Meg Ham.
The company said it will quadruple its greenhouse-grown berry production for the 2024-25 season.
The Salinas, Calif.-based producer invested in Hessing, which serves fruit and vegetable customers in Germany, Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands.
The company said it will supply its living butter lettuce to 13 of the retailer’s distribution centers.