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People
Gordon Robertson Joins Fresh Inset as General Manager
The industry veteran will oversee all aspects of the company’s Vidre+ North American operations.
January 12, 2026 03:23 PM
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People
Ten Acre Marketing Welcomes Three New Hires
Joelle Orem and James Drewicke join as account coordinators, and Matheus Spinelli joins as creative studio manager.
January 09, 2026 10:35 AM
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Industry
Inteligistcs Highlights the Impact of InteliCool Updates
Updates to InteliCool include using AI and machine learning to passively track and control temperatures in tunnels, tubes or MAC systems with efficiency gains of up to 33%.
January 08, 2026 04:08 PM
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People
Texas Produce Hall of Fame Inductees for 2026 Released
The Texas International Produce Association has announced this year’s winners and plans to celebrate them during a Jan. 19 event.
January 08, 2026 11:12 AM
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People
Jim Perkins Named President and CEO of The Save Mart Companies
The 40-year retail veteran assumes the role following the retirement of Shane Sampson, who has led the company as CEO since 2022.
January 08, 2026 09:47 AM
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People
Parisa Salehi Joins the Hass Avocado Board’s Leadership
The board also honors John McGuigan, outgoing director of industry affairs, who is retiring after 40 years in the produce industry.
January 08, 2026 09:53 AM
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Obituaries
U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa Dies at 65
The California congressman is being remembered by ag groups throughout the state for his steadfast advocacy for rural California and agriculture.
January 07, 2026 04:45 PM
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People
Mark Munger Joins IPR Fresh
The industry veteran was appointed as the company’s first vice president of marketing and business development.
January 07, 2026 04:08 PM
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People
Kapi Kapi Growers Names Business Development Manager
With more than a decade of produce industry experience, Jake Kamysz is focused on pineapples, bananas and plantains for the company.
January 05, 2026 12:35 PM
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Social Responsibility
IFPA Releases its 2025 Impact Report
The report showcases major wins in trade, food safety, sustainability, nutrition and health, and more.
January 05, 2026 12:20 PM
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