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The Salinas Valley grower-shipper has hired two experienced senior sales account managers — Todd Rainey and Jimmy Garcia — to grow the company’s sales.
Soren Bjorn has been appointed as the next CEO of Driscoll’s, bringing with him 17 years leading programs and initiatives at the California-based global berry marketer.
During her more than 10 years in the produce industry, Krista Beckstead has worked in the apple grower, packer and shipping sector.
“Mark [Gagnon] will play a pivotal role in our company’s strategic growth and expansion plan,” Seald Sweet CEO Mayda Sotomayor said.
Mike Walsh has joined the company as East Coast sales manager, and Seymur Ashumov has joined as a sales executive.
Jen Doxey, who has over 20 years of experience in the produce industry, will oversee the sales operations of Fox Packaging and Fox Solutions and help develop sales and service strategies.
After years of leadership, Don Gann is leaving the California-based fresh produce and floral advocacy organization positioned for its next chapter with a new president at the helm.
Project SEARCH provides education and training to young people with disabilities, helping them gain real-life work experience, while receiving training for employability and independent living, according to the company.
The Braga Fresh CEO has been selected as the Organic Produce Summit’s annual Grower of the Year award recipient for his dedication to organic farming and California agriculture.
Martin C. Ruebelt, chief scientific officer for the San Antonio-based greenhouse grower, has more than 20 years of experience in the agricultural industry.
The Giant Co. has named Brian Lorenz as vice president of omnichannel fresh merchandising and Kathy Sweigert as vice president of the mid-Atlantic division, both effective Nov. 27.
Equifruit President Jennie Coleman was recently honored with the RBC Momentum Award, during a ceremony celebrating Canada’s most accomplished women entrepreneurs.
The National Mango Board has 18 members, including eight importers, one first handler, two domestic producers, and seven foreign producers.
A product of a farming background, Derin Benson has over a decade of experience in produce sales and marketing.
The grocery retailer has named its 2023 Ralph W. Ketner Store Manager Excellence Award winner and has honored four other store managers for exceptional leadership.
Malkeet Padda steps into the new position with the company, which develops solutions to extend the quality shelf life of fresh produce and reduce food waste.
The company said the addition of industry veteran Jeff Oberman will help expand service offerings and streamline processes.
With CFO Gary Millerchip departing for his new role as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Costco Wholesale Corp., Todd Foley will fill the position until a successor is named.
The National Grocers Association has welcomed Caroline Sar as its manager of marketing and member engagement and promoted Max Wengroff to senior manager of government relations.
With CEO Tim Rooney is stepping down to pursue another opportunity, Natural Delights is promoting its chief operating officer, effective April 1.
Wouter Kolk, CEO of Ahold Delhaize Europe and Indonesia, has decided to step down from the management board by the end of the year.
Jessica Hendrix will oversee Hy-Vee’s marketing efforts and serve as the driving force behind growth and strategic operations for RedMedia, Hy-Vee’s retail media network.
Ignacio Marroquin will support the company in new opportunities for sales growth and in implementing Giro Pack’s sustainability initiatives.
Lee E. Cole, a former president and CEO, is returning to lead the company effective immediately. He succeeds Brian W. Kocher, who has stepped down from the role.
Mucci Farms has announced the passing of Dan Branson, senior director of business and product development for the Kingsville, Ontario-based greenhouse grower.
The company says the produce supply chain experience of Ryan Fink and Marius du Plessis will help strengthen its core commercial business, improving supply network value and expanding market growth.
Industry veteran is bringing multiple decades of agribusiness and food experience to a new role at Naturipe as director of premium products.
Atlanta-based Salix Fruits has opened a new office in Sadat City, Egypt.
The California Avocado Commission has hired food industry veteran Terry Splane to be the organization’s new vice president of marketing, effective March 13.
We bet you’ll learn something about Raina Nelson, the president and CEO of Westfalia Fruit USA, that you didn’t know before and be inspired in the process.