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IFCO Systems has hired Candice Herndon as president of IFCO North America.
From loading railcars with bags of carrots to running the third largest fresh carrot packing facility in the nation, John Burton’s 50-plus year career at Peter Rabbit Farms has been a rewarding series of achievements.
The Fresh Produce & Floral Council introduced a new set of Board Members for the 2021 year.
T&G Global announced that Doug Bygrave will become Chief Financial Officer March 1.
Bland Farms appointed Troy Bland as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, rising from his former position as the company’s Chief Operating Officer.
Fallbrook, Calif.-based avocado grower McDaniel Fruit Co., marketer of the Linda Vista brand, has hired Tyler Cobb as director of grower relations and field sourcing.
Kimbal Musk, chef, restauranteur, philanthropist and “real food” entrepreneur will open the Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association’s (CFVGA) 7th Annual Conference the morning of Feb. 17.
Moxxy Marketing has hired Beth Adan as marketing director, a new role at the company, to manage brand objectives and raise agency visibility.
As the trend has shown for the past 11 months – things are a little different this year – and Viva Fresh’s Aggies for Fresh is no exception.
As the company looks to grow their value-added product offerings and strategic partnerships, Potandon Produce L.L.C., has announced a new addition to its sales team in a newly created position for Sean Davenport.
Long-time Southern California food industry veteran Paul Christianson Jr. died Feb. 4.
The Center for Growing Talent is launching an ongoing short video series supporting the Women’s Fresh Perspectives Portfolio.
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Inc. hired Kellen Stailey Martin as vice president of marketing.
Monterey, Calif.-based Pro*Act has hired Dave Franza as director of technology.
Lori Taylor, founder of The Produce Moms, has been named to the first-ever Forbes Next 1000 list, which recognizes “upstart entrepreneurs redefining the American dream.”
Greg Heinz has recently joined the sales team of Salinas, Calif.-based Ippolito International.
Nominations are now being accepted for United Fresh’s 2021 Women in Produce Honoree.
Milt Carter is The Packer’s 2021 Potato Man for All Seasons.
Pro*Act launching a fund to encourage more women to enter the produce industry.
John Shuman, president and CEO of Shuman Farms, Cobbtown, Ga., has been named the 2020 Grower of the Year by the Vidalia Onion Committee.
Matt Lantz, vice president for global access for Seattle-based Bryant Christie Inc., has been accepted as a lifetime member by the Council of Foreign Relations.
Sonny Perdue, former U.S. Agriculture Secretary and governor of Georgia, will join vertical farming company Kalera’s board of directors.
Interfresh, Inc., has hired industry veteran Lisa Cabuto to join the company’s sales team at their Orange, Calif., sales offices.
Mentoring young professionals and emerging leaders is a fantastic way to help ensure the success and sustainability of the produce industry.
McFarland, Calif.-based Sunview Marketing International of California, Inc., has added Bryan Roberts in the new position of director of retail development.
Bakersfield, Calif.-based Grimmway Farms has added David Bright as vice president of marketing.
After 47 years in the produce business, Cheryl Williams is retiring.
Kansas City, Kan.-based Liberty Fruit Company has hired Joe Cimino as the operation’s director of sourcing for the West Coast.
Giro has promoted Jen Doxey to (National Sales Manager) at Giro Pack, Inc. which represents Grup Giro in the markets of the U.S. and Canada.
Church Brothers Farms made additions to its sales team and promoted existing staff as part of a plan to grow the company’s retail and foodservice sales programs.