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DMA Solutions announced Leslie Simmons as a new team member and marketing strategist for the marketing agency.
The Rev. Douglas A. Greenaway, President and CEO of the National WIC Association for over 31 years, today announced his retirement, effective January 7, 2022.
It is again time to honor a well-deserving member of the potato growing community by nominating them for the Potato Person of the Year or Potato Person for All Seasons award.
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) recognized excellence in the Ontario produce industry at its Virtual Awards Ceremony Dec. 2.
Stout Industrial Technology has announced that Brent Shedd has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the industrial solutions and artificial intelligence company.
The Board of Directors announces Michelle Broom’s resignation as President of The Ontario Produce Marketing Association, effective February 11, 2022.
Ocean Mist Farms is pleased to announce Jeff Hutterer has joined Ocean Mist Farms as Director of Value-Added Sales and Christa Schuck has joined as Sales Representative.
Josh Leichter, CEO of Pacific Trellis Fruit, announced today the opening of a new sales office in Tucson, Arizona and the appointment of Dan Carapella as director of special projects.
Phil “Rock” Gumpert, chairman and chief executive officer of Tom Lange Family of Companies, after 57 years in the produce industry, announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31.
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher announced the appointment of Frank Minch as Director of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s Division of Agricultural and Natural Resources.
After nearly 60 years as a Tom Lange Co. Inc. fixture, Phil “Rock” Gumpert is set to retire.
FirstFruits Marketing, the exclusive marketer of the Opal apples, will offer youth-led organizations around the country an opportunity to apply for the Youth Make a Difference grant.
Jessup, Md.-based Pete Pappas & Sons Inc. has hired Mark Pitts as the company’s general manager.
Larry McIntosh, former President and CEO of the Peak of the Market, was today presented with the 2021 Canadian Produce Person of the Year Award for his outstanding contributions to the produce industry.
With the growing season accelerating, the Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA) is strengthening the support it provides to its more than 1,000 members by adding two industry veterans to its team.
After holding executive responsibility for over half of Oppy’s departments the last few years, Doug Grant will say farewell on July 31 to the company he’s called home since 1995.
IFG is pleased to announce it has expanded its Commercial Team with the addition of Dr. Elena Aguaron in the newly created position of Regional Commercial Manager, Americas (Table Grapes).
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has a new Compliance Officer.
The greenhouse growing company, Nature Fresh Farms, has expanded its sales team with two new hires and is excited to announce the addition of Brenda Necic and Pam Cherwak to the Nature Fresh Farms team.
The Arizona LGMA is pleased to introduce its new public relations liaison April Ward.
United Fresh Produce Association is pleased to announce the four recipients of the 2021 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarships.
Irwindale, Calif.-based Bonduelle Fresh Americas, the U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bonduelle and home of Ready Pac Foods, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Montagna as Chief Executive Officer.
Vertically integrated grower-shipper, Tanimura & Antle, announced today a new key addition to their newly reinvigorated sales team, Vince Mier, as Senior Sales Account Manager.
Sacramento, Calif.-based Blue Diamond Growers has named Dean LaVallee as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) for California’s largest almond cooperative.
Tom Sebok is joining New England Consulting Group to help shape the future of Consulting in the rapidly-evolving world of marketing and innovation.
On Saturday, October 2nd, 2021, Mr. John McClung – former President and CEO of the Texas Produce Association (predecessor to TIPA) – passed away in the late hours of the evening in South Texas.
The California Avocado Commission has promoted Angela Fraser to Director of Trade and Legal Affairs.
Back by popular demand, G&R Farms brings back its “Season of Giving” retail promotion for its sophomore year.
In a Sept. 30 letter to Whole Foods Market employees published on the retailer’s website, Whole Foods Co-Founder and CEO John Mackey announced he will transition to retirement over the next year.
Western Growers Senior Vice President, Science De Ann Davis, PhD, will serve a second two-year term as a member of the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF).