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Skip Hulett brings a wealth of legal experience and leadership success at NatureSweet to the board, according to CEA industry group.
The Packer’s Women in Produce honorees have followed distinctly different paths to arrive at a place where they’re making powerful and positive change.
The Packer’s Women in Produce celebrates leaders who are moving the industry forward and inspiring future generations to do the same.
Joe Cook, who joined the company in 2016 as a transportation broker, most recently served as operations manager.
The Packer’s Women in Produce honors champions of agriculture and fresh produce consumption who are playing vital roles in the success of their own organizations and the future of the produce industry.
The Packer’s Women in Produce recognizes eight incredible leaders, changemakers and trailblazers.
BrightFarms Chief Financial Officer Steve Campione will serve as chair, joined by five board newcomers and five returning members.
The Packer’s Women in Produce honorees have followed distinctly different paths to arrive at a place where they’re making powerful and positive change.
The Packer’s Women in Produce recognizes eight incredible leaders, changemakers and trailblazers.
As co-founders shift to advisory roles, the previous COO and the company’s next generation have stepped into leading positions.
Sims brings more than four decades of financial experience in the food, agriculture and consumer industries.
The Packer’s Women in Produce celebrates leaders who are moving the industry forward and inspiring future generations to do the same.
David Politz has been with Associated Grocers Inc. since 1985, serving in various leadership roles — most recently as senior vice president and chief information officer.
The Packer’s Women in Produce honors champions of agriculture and fresh produce consumption who are playing vital roles in the success of their own organizations and the future of the produce industry.
Outgoing CEO Nicholas Bertram will remain on Flashfood’s board.
The company says the most recent donation breaks its previous records, setting the bar high for 2026.
Víctor Villalobos Arambula was selected for his “dedication to farmers” and global food security.
Industry veterans Dean Taylor and Josh McCallum join NatureSweet to drive operational excellence and business expansion.
Tyler Price was elected chair of the foundation’s board of directors along with several other officers and committee chairs.
The new hires will accommodate the company’s scaling operations in the U.S. and Canada.
The company calls the new director of category management and analytics an accomplished leader in insights and category development.
Fisher brings an analytical approach and deep-rooted experience to the team, according to the company.
The 2025 Healthy Living Award was presented to Betti Wiggins, nutrition services officer for Houston Independent School District, recognizing her tireless work to promote increased access to healthy fruits and vegetables.
The changes are part of an ongoing effort to align teams and operations after the acquisition of MountainKing Potatoes and in preparation for growth, the company says.
The agricultural newcomer is the company’s new operationally focused human resources manager.
Kroger announced the appointments of Joe Kelley, senior vice president of retail divisions; Kenny Kimball, division president of Smith’s; Chris Albi, division president of King Soopers; and, Kendra Doyel, division president of Food 4 Less.
Jessica Haney, who joined the company in 2008, has been promoted to lead the its internal transportation management system.
The company has added tomato industry veteran Daniel Heguertty to the team as the company expands into the tomato category, further diversifying its product line.
Tyler Simmons will spearhead the company’s efforts to grow its footprint in grocery stores across North America.
In the newly created role, Jana Fishback will help lead sustainability initiatives, analyze data for insights and engage with stakeholders, the company says.