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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.
Salinas, Calif., value-added produce innovator Steve Taylor, 67, died Aug. 21 from heart and lung failure, according to an obituary.
Upon Bertram’s transition, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer John Ruane has been appointed interim president.
Healthy Family Project is encouraging registered dietitians to consider if they have what it takes to be the cause marketing organization’s next Official Registered Dietitian.
Seattle-based consulting firm Seattle-based Bryant Christie Inc. has changes to its leadership team, the company announced.
Maitland, Fla.-based Florida Citrus Packers honored Quentin J. Roe with its John T. Lesley Award for Excellence at Packinghouse Day on Aug. 25.
Knappe has been in the produce industry for nine years, specifically working in packaging supply and inventory management within the berry industry.
During the California Avocado Commission’s August board meeting it was announced that Ken Melban has been appointed to the role of interim president of the commission.
The Minot, N.D.-based firm focused on agriculture, fresh produce and specialty food industries has named Melissa Edwards as marketing manager and Sabrina Wilson as marketing assistant.
CMI Orchards has advanced several positions within the company in preparing for a period of expected tremendous growth.
The Organic Produce Association has elected Theojary “Theo” Crisantes Jr., chief operations officer for Wholesum, as chairman.
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association has honored 4R Restaurant Group with its 2022 Customer of the Year Award.
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association presented Nathan Boyd with its 2022 Researcher of the Year Award.
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Anthony Mazzuca has been promoted to vice president of sales strategy and Steve Souza will now serve as director of product management.
Village Fresh Farms will be hosting artist Shirley Chapman at booth 3643 of the International Fresh Produce Association’s first annual Global Produce and Floral Show Oct. 27-28.
Rio Rico, Ariz., -based Fresh Farms recently added Jean P. Honorat as senior sales manager for its melon division, according to a news release.
Angie Thomas joins The National Mango Board to support west coast retail marketing and merchandising.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas has named Bill Sykes, founder and vice president of The Sykes Company, as the 2022 recipient of the FPAA Pillar of the Industry award.
Wendy McManus, CEO and founder of Connect 2 Potential, is opening the doors to a new leadership development program known as Thriving Leaders Circle.
Blue Diamond Growers president and CEO Mark Jansen has announced he intends to step down from the role he has held since September 2010.
Joe Atchison is the assistant secretary and director of marketing and development of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.
The 2022 Packer 25 is our annual tribute to 25 leaders, innovators and agents of change across the fresh produce supply chain.
After 30 years of service to Harris Teeter and a total of 47 years in the industry, Mark Hilton, vice president of produce merchandising, has announced he will retire on Nov. 30 of this year.
Jay Alley, co-owner and vice president of sales for Fresh Innovations LLC, home of Yo Quiero Brands, Rhome, Texas.