Introducing the 2023 Packer 25

The 2023 Packer 25
The 2023 Packer 25
(The Packer; Tasha Fabela-Jonas)

The 2023 Packer 25 is our annual tribute to 25 leaders, innovators and agents of change across the fresh produce supply chain.

Each year, The Packer invites its internal staff and the produce industry at large to nominate distinguished veterans, leaders and rising stars of the fresh produce industry. As always, our editorial team was energized and awed by the talented pool of nominees this year.

Now in its 19th year, The Packer is once again spotlighting 25 dynamic and inspiring people who are moving the produce industry forward.

Click an honoree's name to read their Packer 25 profile:

Dan Atkinson

Travis Breihan

Sabrina Castillo Lora

Gabriela D’Arrigo

John Dyke

Madelyn Edlin

Cheryl Enlow

Dwight Ferguson

Ron Ferri

Lupe Gonzalo

Oscar Guzman

Bob Harrington

Laura Himes

Price Mabry

Jenny Maloney

Morgan McCormick

Kieran Ficken McNeice

Karen Reed

Sharese Roper

Mark Sambrailo

Jen Sanchez

Tal Shoshan

Brody Slacer

Aaron Sumption

Kelsey Van Lissum    

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