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After 35 years in the produce industry, Jim Leimkuhler, CEO of Los Angeles-based Progressive Produce LLC, will retire March 31.
Moxxy Marketing has been honored with a 2021 Packaging Design Award from Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) for its work with WP Produce.
Potatoes USA, the marketing and promotion board for the U.S. potato industry, elected new leadership during the Annual Meeting on March 11, 2021.
Organic indoor farmer Shenandoah Growers, Rockingham, Va., hired Cameron Geiger, former Walmart supply chain senior vice president, as chief operating officer for its next phase of growth.
The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) continually works to attract the best and the brightest students for available jobs and internships within the industry.
FiveStar Gourmet Foods has hired produce industry veteran Michael Solomon as president, effective immediately.
The New England Consulting Group (NECG) is pleased to announce the addition of Dawn Sweeney (attached) to its exclusive Restaurant and Association practices.
Nature Fresh Farms’ very own Product Development Specialist, Luci Faas, has been recognized for her excellence in the produce industry.
Welcome to The Packer’s Fresh Take, a new column featuring advice and inspiration from leaders and innovators in the produce industry, in their own words.
While local tree fruit growers work in their fields with eager anticipation of this year’s crop, BC Tree Fruits growers have an added assurance of stability with the extension of the Cooperative’s CEO contract.
Welcome to The Packer’s Fresh Take, a new column featuring advice and inspiration from leaders and innovators in the produce industry, in their own words.
With deep roots in the state, Michelle Grainger was a natural fit for the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission when she hired as executive director in August last year.
Part two of The Packer’s editor Tom Karst and the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission’s Michelle Grainger.
Corona, Calif.-based Veg-Fresh Farms expands its berry department with two new additions: Christian Cardenas and Jay Carreon managing blueberries and strawberries under the Crystal Cove Berry Farms brand.
Jennie Coleman, president and owner of Quebec-based Equifruit, believed in Fairtrade bananas before almost anyone else did.
Pear Bureau Northwest is excited to welcome Michele Hoard to the company as the new Regional Marketing Manager for the Midwest region.
Welcome to The Packer’s Fresh Take, a new column featuring advice and inspiration from leaders and innovators in the produce industry, in their own words.
There’s some new blood on board: Ontario Produce Marketing Association appointed seven new board members at its annual general meeting.
JOH is pleased to welcome Erica Rancatore as an Account Executive/Account Manager in its Fresh Division.
Generation Farms is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Thomas as its new CEO effective April 2021.
Sakata Seed America recently welcomed Mark Frahm to its growing Research & Development team as the company’s Melon Breeder.
Tom Karst asked Desmond O’Rourke about the ways the Washington apple industry has changed in the past 50-plus years, and what challenges and opportunities may lay ahead.
Part 2 of Tom Karst asked Desmond O’Rourke about the ways the Washington apple industry has changed in the past 50-plus years, and what challenges and opportunities may lay ahead.
The Packer will present the 2021 Canadian Produce Person of the Year award on July 21 to Larry McIntosh, long-time president and CEO of Peak of the Market, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Welcome to The Packer’s Fresh Take, a column featuring advice and inspiration from leaders and innovators in the produce industry, in their own words.
Sakata Seed America recently announced the further expansion of its robust tomato breeding team to include accomplished industry veteran, Jeremy Sisson, in a new, specialized role.
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Matthew Ryan, former chief marketing officer for Starbucks, is the new CEO of Rockingham, Va.-based Shenandoah Growers.
Philadelphia-based Salix Fruits announced the incorporation of Raed Kazi as Country Manager for India.
BrightFarms is pleased to announce that Paul Lightfoot, company Founder & President, has been elected Chair of the USDA’s Fruit & Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee.