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Chief Commercial Officer Roger Wheeler is set to assume role as brand president for Stop & Shop, with Gordon Reid sharing plans to retire in 2025.
Throughout more than 42 years, English has served the fresh produce business in sales leadership roles for The Packer, which reached out to former and present colleagues, clients and associates to reflect on his career.
The Chelsea, Mass.-based produce supplier says the additions will bring new capabilities and expertise to the organization’s rapidly evolving portfolio of brands and offerings.
Brandi Smith has over two decades of experience in accounting, finance and business management, as well as expertise in supporting complex agricultural organizations and driving financial insights.
Russell Hamlin, president of farming operations for the Bakersfield, Calif.-based grower of vegetables, will advise on Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Issues.
Shawn Munsell, chief financial officer for the Santa, Paula, Calif.-based grower-shipper, will depart for a new opportunity and James Snyder will return to the company to fill the role.
Will Regan joined the company in 2018 and was named to his most recent position, director of commercial finance and profitability, in 2022.
Formerly the company’s president of sales, Jim Roberts brings over two decades of experience to the role.
The company said the honor is a celebration not only of Coleman’s leadership, but also of the culture and values that define Equifruit.
Thomas “Tommy” Padilla has more than 14 years of experience in the produce industry, specializing in international and export sales.
Patrick Criteser, former CEO of Tillamook County Creamery Association, will join the Leamington, Ontario-based greenhouse grower.
The company has named produce industry veterans Jay Schneider as executive vice president of sales and procurement and Casey Kio as executive vice president of global business.
George Gilvesy received the Cory Clack-Streef Produce Person of the Year Award, recognizing efforts to improve the produce industry in the province.
Industry veteran Suzy Monford brings more than 25 years of experience to the specialty grocer focused on serving the Hispanic community.
Mary Ellen Adcock, Kroger’s senior vice president of operations, is set to succeed Stuart Aitken in the role.
During a career that started with selling produce out the back of a huckster truck, Pete Machi has left an indelible mark on the industry, says Consumer Fresh Produce Inc.
The national marketing, research and promotion board for the potato industry has chosen Shelley Olsen as chair, as well as announced its new executive committee.
Matthew Blair has been promoted to manage the fruit desk, with Justin Rowe set to oversee vegetable desk for the grocery retailer.
Danny Dumas will serve as senior vice president of sales, marketing and product management for North America.
Steve Wright, who has retail experience at Tops Friendly Markets and Spartan stores, joins the company as vice president of sales.
The Toronto-based app marketplace says Chris Taylor is a strategic hire for its next phase of growth, bringing diverse financial leadership experience that will help bring the company to financial maturity.
Brad Franklin is one of only 20 produce managers nationwide being recognized with the International Fresh Produce Association’s 2024 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Award.
Carlos Pelaez and Kiyoshi Taylor will support the brand’s continued expansion in North America.
Ben Bliven will oversee day-to-day operations to ensure production targets and quality standards are met for the company, which specializes in manufacturing, distributing and fabricating equipment such as baggers, weighers, VFFS and turnkey solutions.
The alliance said Alexi Rodriguez, who will join the organization in January, will focus on its next chapter of growth.
Jennifer Scott joined the company in 2016 and most recently served as its director of community relations and charitable giving.
The Swiss agtech and artificial-intelligence company said Cameron Holbrook joined the company as the new CEO of its North American business.
John Anderson has been named a recipient of the Order of British Columbia and awarded the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal.
Ben Tinker had served as assistant general manager of the Madison, Wis., office for the past seven years.
How can the fresh produce industry play a role in helping to ensure at-risk women, infants and children have greater access to fresh fruit and vegetables? The Packer recently sat down with the newly named CEO and president to find out.