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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.
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Rick Alcocer is bringing his four-decade-long career to a close.
The volunteer leaders will be confirmed by a ballot shared with the membership and begin their board service at the 2024 Global Fresh Produce and Floral Show, Oct. 17-19, in Atlanta.
Brett Baker, president of United Apple Sales in New York, will lead the U.S. Apple Association’s board of directors for 2024-25.
Rebecca Lupfer, who most recently served as chief financial officer, will lead all aspects of merchandising for the Carlisle, Pa.-based company, as well as commercial planning and pricing.
RPE Inc., Bancroft, Wis., has hired Lauren Mordasky as business development manager.
Terra Exports, Las Vegas, hired Laura Paternostro as chief financial officer.
Neftali Garcia, representing the first generation in his family to attend college, was also a benefactor of the Washington Apple Education Foundation.
The Alliance for Food and Farming has appointed Kate Tynan chairwoman of its board and Ian LeMay vice chairman.
Sinclair International has appointed John Rogers to commercial director of North America
The Produce Marketing Association’s Center for Growing Talent is bringing people in the produce and floral industry together with a Virtual Wellness Walk and Run Challenge.
Israeli company Top Seeds International has hired Ofir Elasar as vice president of sales and marketing.
Although the trade show experience was all online at United Fresh LIVE!, some attendees spent a lot of time visiting different booths.
Blueberry breeder Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc., Lowell, Ore., has hired Alberto Medina-Mora as regional director for Mexico.