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Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. announced the appointment of Nikki Carver to the company’s Board of Directors.
WayBeyond has established its first Latin American presence with the establishment of a new Business Development Consultant role in Mexico City.
JOH is proud to welcome its newest account executive, Monica Spaulding, to its Mid-Atlantic team.
Giddings Berries USA, the Monterey, CA-based subsidiary of Giddings Fruit, has strengthened its management team as it aggressively grows its presence and support to United States customers.
Three types of university/college scholarships are now available to students in the table grape growing regions of California.
Sun World International LLC has appointed Michele Melillo to the new position of Vice President of Grower Support Services
As a serial entrepreneur, I’ve always believed that technology and human ingenuity could solve hard and important problems…
After helping to lead a heady period of robust growth for the organic industry, the Organic Trade Association’s CEO Laura Batcha has announced plans to step down from her role by the spring of 2022.
The Packer caught up with Potandon Produce’s Marketing Manager Dan Fitzgerald to discuss the innovation and market penetration behind One Step …. Done!
After two successful years where participants have lost over 650 pounds and gained years to their lives, the health and wellness challenge continues to draw interest from industry hopefuls looking for a change.
During my career I’ve worked for several divisions of Procacci Holdings. Until 2007, my education was not very complete in the produce industry.
Patrick Kelly tells us about how he got into the produce industry, his best marketing advice, the story of how his dog was named and so much more.
Doubling down on its unique research and development (R&D) strategy and pace for introducing category-first product innovations, Revol Greens is adding Mohammed Oufattole, MBA as Chief Technology Officer.
Moxxy Marketing has expanded internal operations and its East Coast team with the addition of Cameron Dolan as Business & Accounting Director.
I got my start in the produce/food supply chain industry with CHEP in 2006. While in university my interest in the supply chain grew as I learned about all the pieces of the puzzle and how they all fit.
Limoneira is thrilled to announce the appointment of Elizabeth (Beth) Mora to the Company’s Board of Directors.
Frank Muir, recently retired president and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission, is The Packer’s 2021 Produce Marketer for All Seasons.
Produce is in my genes. My first job after graduating from university was with Canada’s premier grocery company.
The Packer is on the scene again. This time in Nogales, Ariz. Here are a few photos from our visit.
Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF), the developer and grower behind the innovative Arctic® apple varieties, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month.
Last year brought many challenging and uncertain times, where laborers quickly adapted as companies restructured to meet the needs of consumers.
JOH is proud to announce that its 9th Annual Kids 360 Charity Event that took place on October 4th was a huge success.
The FPAA is honored to announce Walter Ram, Vice President of Food Safety at Giumarra Companies, as the 2021 recipient.
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) has hired Jacob Villagomez as the new Director of State Governmental Affairs.
I’ve worked at Dr. Scholl’s Footcare, Banquet Frozen Foods, Vlasic Foods and Chiquita Brands International. Today, I work with a variety of companies through my marketing company, Sherrie Terry Consulting.
Steve Mangapit has been named the first Chief Operating Officer in Western Growers history.
I began in the produce industry as a 12-year-old selling corn and watermelons off my dad’s pickup truck during summers in Brownsville, Texas.
TMD Creative, an international marketing and design firm, announced the company has been presented with several awards by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts’ 16th Annual w3 Awards.
The produce industry mourns the loss of produce veteran Randy “Haru” Fukumoto.
What does leadership mean to you? “Setting the tone for an organization, surrounding yourself with good people, developing and cultivating relationships and moving forward into the future,” said Susan McAleavey Sarlund.
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