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Nomination applications are due by May 1, 2024, for three seats with terms expiring in 2027 and one seat with a term expiring in 2025.
Rawls Neville has worked with G&R Farms since 2015 in a storage and packing relationship through his previous businesses.
Prior to joining the foodservice distributor, Kevin Vogt served as the managing director at the Swanson Family of Cos.
The USDA is seeking nominees for 10 grower members and 10 alternate members for the Citrus Administrative Committee.
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association has three new directors and a new board chair, following appointments made at its Annual General Meeting, June 11 in Toronto.
Michael Schadler, who brings extensive experience with representing growers, packers and shippers, will begin the role in September, succeeding Todd Fryhover who will retire this year.
With growing demand for local produce in the foodservice industry and evolving operator needs, Markon says it saw the importance of having a dedicated presence beyond the West Coast.
The indoor agriculture company promoted its chief financial officer, Kathleen Valisek, to the role of president and chief financial officer.
In addition to 37 new scholarship award recipients in 2024, Taylor Farms says it also provided 73 renewal scholarships for students who were awarded between 2021 and 2023.
The newly created role is intended to strengthen the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s membership offerings and expand into new markets domestically and beyond Canada.
The Hass Avocado Board has named marketing firm Meyocks as its agency partner to lead research and nutrition-focused advertising and creative strategy promoting the benefits of avocados to health professionals.
Josep Jove Estiarte has been appointed to the position, effective immediately, after serving as interim CEO and chief innovation officer since February 2024.
Philadelphia-based AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has named Kent Shoemaker to its board of directors, appointing him chairman of the board.
The produce-forward cause marketing organization’s fundraising efforts helped support Feeding America food banks and organizations such as the Foundation for Fresh Produce, Our Military Kids and Ripe for Revival.
The Oppenheimer Group’s Senior Sales Representative Dan Wickland is the longest-tenured employee in the history of Oppy’s Chicago office.
Rachelle Schulken joins OPN in the newly created position of vice president of events, where she will oversee the Organic Grower Summit.
Kierra Kissack will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Peak of the Market’s Winnipeg distribution center, including receiving, shipping, packing and maintenance.
In a move that it says demonstrates its commitment to environmental sustainability, California Giant Berry Farms has appointed Justin Kosta as director of sustainability.
Dana Graber joined FMI in 2016 as senior counsel for FMI’s government relations team, providing support to members through regulatory tracking, development of regulatory strategy and compliance assistance.
The Philadelphia-based company says the appointments will strengthen its leadership and enhance its capabilities in global operations, manufacturing, information technology, digital solutions and human resources.
Tom Coufal will be responsible for growing J&C Tropicals’ footprint in new markets throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Tops Friendly Markets, a Williamsville, N.Y.-based full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania and Vermont, has promoted Cole Bickal to produce/floral specialist in its east region.
Los Angeles-based Pacific Trellis Fruit, the owner of the Dulcinea brand, has promoted Marcial Hernandez Manzano to vice president of supply and operations.
Anderson, who has served as executive vice president of GGNA since 2017, has been part of the GLOBALG.A.P. team since 2014.
Belgium-based Tomra Food has appointed Peter Lamb as vice president and head of sales for Tomra Fresh Food.
The podcast, which began in May, was created with a mix of produce supply chain and sourcing professionals in mind.
The Pleasanton, Calif.-based firm says it offers high-quality fruit for essential nutrients for athletes.
Mike Taylor, vice president of sales and marketing, has been promoted to senior vice president of business development strategy; Tate Mathison, director of sales, will become vice president of sales and marketing.
Plant & Food Research scientist Annette Richardson’s work has led to advancements that have helped increase yields and contributed to the overall quality of kiwifruit crops, according to a news release.
The Emeryville, Calif.-based company says that Denise Webster has joined its Food & Agriculture team.