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Allen Lund Company announces the promotion of Jessica Annis to assistant manager of the Savannah office.
Andy D’Arrigo was born in Stockton, CA on February 1, 1924 to Stefano and Concetta D’Arrigo.
Del Rey Avocado announced that Justin Warren, has been appointed Del Rey Avocado’s new Chief Financial Officer on January 2, 2022.
Farm Fresh Direct has named Mike Hulett as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.
In a Q&A with The Packer, Amanda Griffin, VP of education and events specialist with the NABC discussed marketing advice, goals for the produce industry and what favorite activities are getting her through the pandemic.
Calavo Growers, Inc. has announced the promotion of Gordon Breschini to director of national sales for the Calavo Fresh team, and the retirement of industry veteran, Bob Collier.
Dundee, Scotland-based Sappi Rockwell Solutions has appointed Hannah Edwards as its new business development manager.
Wendy McManus will coach college students in the Southeast Produce Council’s (SEPC’s) Southeast Top Agricultural Recruits Scholarship (STARS) program again this year.
Kristen Smith Eshaya is the new president of Yuma, Ariz.-based JV Smith Cos.
Alsum Farms & Produce Inc. announced the recent addition of David Wickline as sales, business development manager.
As the company sets sights on several major US cities this year for its second U.S. location, Morrow will lead the capital acquisitions and financial growth model for Vertical Harvest.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Potato Council’s Washington Summit from Feb. 28 to March 3 provided an opportunity for potato growers to visit with representatives in Congress about industry policy priorities.
The Packer’s Tom Karst interviewed Andy Higgins, CEO of Bakersfield, Calif.-based IFG, in February about trends in grape variety breeding and new introductions from the company in recent years.
The Mission Viejo, Calif.-based organization welcomes four new hires as it seeks to “keep pace with the growth of fresh avocado sales.”
Watson will head the Arizona and California sales teams for the year-round grower and shipper in table grape and vegetable distribution.
Middleton brings a combined 20 years of experience in retail and wholesale produce roles to the fresh-cut processor and wholesale distributor.
The Vancouver-British Columbia-based marketer and distributor of fresh produce has promoted Garland Perkins to the new role of senior manager of innovation and sustainability.
Fyffes has announced the appointment of Áine McElroy as marketing executive with responsibility for the coordination of marketing activities for bananas and pineapples in Ireland.
The Fresh Produce & Floral Council 2022 Apprentice Class held their first meeting at the 2022 FPFC EXPO last week with the International Fresh Produce Association Career Pathways students, according to a news release.
Owatonna, Minn.-based Revol Greens has hired Jessica Dillon as its marketing director, according to a news release.
The Washington, D.C.-based National Council of Agricultural Employers is offering a web seminar on methods to reduce heat stress for farmworkers.
Washington, D.C.-based Equitable Food Initiative has hired Michael Lacey for the position of business development manager.
The Millen, Ga.-based Southeast Produce Council has unveiled its newest scholarship program – SEPC Fresh Chefs.
Marfa, Texas resident and dual citizen Rámon Vega Navarro recently launched his first music video that pays tribute to Village Farms’ employees in Marfa with his song “Doble Nacionalidad.”
Bakersfield, Calif.-based farm product and service provider Holloway has announced the retirement of President Vard Terry after 50 years with the company.
Good Foods has announced its latest hire, Tim Meskill, who will take on the role of vice president of club strategy to support strategic growth plans for the brand’s perspective and current club retail partners.
After 34 years of service, Vickie Linder, agricultural products manager for Alliance Rubber Co., is set to retire in July of 2022.
The Packer’s 13th annual Women in Produce issue honors eight industry leaders, like Laura Strange, who play pivotal roles in the success of their own organizations, as well as the produce industry.
Long-time employee, Nick Sgheiza, promoted to chief operating officer after 22 years with the company.
Ronald Bown, the longtime president of the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association A.G. and the face of the Chilean fresh fruit industry for three decades, is retiring.