Denise Junqueiro, the new vice president of commercial for tropicals, will develop and execute go-to-market strategies for Apeel’s tropicals business in the Americas and other global markets, the company says.
Cheri Diebel has served as president and CEO for the Delano, Calif.-based agricultural commodities marketing company since January 2012. Her successor has held that role for Pacific Ag Management.
“Our farmers and ranchers want to focus on producing America’s food supply, not on trying to become experts in procuring what was once routine insurance coverage,” said California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson.
The presentation from International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns previews the worlds of technology, sustainability, talent attraction and workforce development, consumer trends and more.
Over the last 12 months, U.S. potato export values have increased almost 20%, or $2.2 billion, with a new Mexican export market fueling growth, according to a Potatoes USA report.
