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Village Farms Greenhouse Grown is pleased announce the promotion of Steve Poklemba, currently Director of National Sales to his new role as Director of Global Supply Chain Management for their Fresh Division.
Moxxy has hired California-based Project Manager Leanne Salandro to lead marketing initiatives for clients nationwide.
The Folsom, Calif.-based U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and North American Blueberry Council have hired Amanda Griffin as vice president of engagement and education.
Ed Boling and Melissa Treolo have joined The Packer’s editorial staff.
Tanimura & Antle, announced today that Matthew Burke has joined their team as Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance.
With business continuing to grow, Ippolito International is keeping the pace and expanding its sales team. Jeff Feldeisen has recently come on board as a Sales and Commodity Manager.
Sakata Seed America recently announced the addition of John Lindbo to the company’s reputable and expanding Research Department.
Horizon Logistics has hired Terrence Bro as the new general manager to oversee all aspects of this growing logistics company.
Pace International, a leading provider of sustainable postharvest solutions and technologies for the fresh produce industry, is launching its Postharvest Academy Webinar Series this month.
Ahsan Faheem has been promoted to vice president of specialty at Vision Produce Co.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has named Allison Moore as Executive Vice President, effective immediately.
The Allen Lund Company announces two promotions in the Orlando office. Shaun Leiker to manager of ALC’s Special Projects Division and Billy Pangonis to new manager of the ALC Orlando team.
Effective January 6, Howard Nager has left Los Angeles-based Progressive Produce, to pursue other business opportunities.
The Oxnard, Calif.-based company says Brooke Becker has been a significant contributor to the company for over 13 years, advancing from her first role as a sales intern and through several leadership positions.
Richard Hallé will step into the role starting Jan. 1, 2025, following the retirement of Todd Dissinger.
The 2025 board will be chaired by Dwight Ferguson, president and CEO of California Agricultural Leadership Foundation.
The Western Growers Family of Companies is mourning the death of Hank Giclas, says Dave Puglia, president and CEO.
The SF Market, a wholesale produce market home to 26 merchant businesses, announces changes to its Board of Directors.
Reed Searle, an Eastern Idaho potato farmer located in Shelley, Idaho is featured in this edition of Eagle Eye Produce’s Grower Spotlight.
The Controlled Environment Agriculture Food Safety Coalition has retained The Stenzel Group LLC to provide management services with the naming of Tom Stenzel as its new executive director, the group reports.
Jill Moran, a long-time Monterey Mushrooms teammate, has rejoined the sales team as a sales manager based out of Watsonville, Calif.
Santa Paula, Calif.-based Calavo Growers has named Helen Kurtz as senior vice president and general manager of Calavo Prepared, the company’s prepared foods segment.
San Marcos, Texas-based Nabaco Inc. has promoted Brenton Field to vice president of operations, according to a news release.
Attendees enjoyed a tour of the famous Biltmore Estate to commemorate the occasion prior to their series of meetings.
Cindy Swanberg Schwing has joined Nogales, Ariz.-based Splendid by Porvenir as vice president of marketing.
The Salinas, Calif.-based company has promoted Brett Champlin to vice president of harvest, one of its largest departments.
Reedley, Calif.-based Dayka & Hackett, one of Frutura’s investments in the international fresh fruit business, has hired Stephen Fink as vice president of avocados.
The 25-year produce industry veteran will focus on expanding the Dole value-added salad business while also working closely with Dole’s Fresh Pack team in farm fresh vegetables.
CHICAGO — Praised by his peers for his passion for industry advocacy, Phil Glaize Jr., owner of Glaize Apples, Winchester, Va., is The Packer’s 2022 Apple Person for All Seasons.
The Denver-based national marketing and promotion board’s five Potatoes USA Board Member committees are overseen and led by nine members of the industry.