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The board also honors John McGuigan, outgoing director of industry affairs, who is retiring after 40 years in the produce industry.
The California congressman is being remembered by ag groups throughout the state for his steadfast advocacy for rural California and agriculture.
The industry veteran was appointed as the company’s first vice president of marketing and business development.
With more than a decade of produce industry experience, Jake Kamysz is focused on pineapples, bananas and plantains for the company.
The report showcases major wins in trade, food safety, sustainability, nutrition and health, and more.
Alex Van Wingerden and Mary Parreira join returning members to the nine-person board for the 2026-27 term.
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Lilze will lead the North America division of Orbia Netafim, the first woman to hold the position.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture expanded the state’s huanglongbing, HLB, or citrus greening quarantine boundary in the San Juan Capistrano area of Orange County.
The grocer is expanding food access by offering eligible customers a 20% discount on fresh fruits and vegetables and half-off Boost memberships through its new Verified Savings program.
The Organic Trade Association says the proposed legislation would make essential improvements to expand U.S. farmers’ and manufacturers’ capacity to meet the demands of the growing organic marketplace.