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The pair will co-chair the coalition, succeeding Chuck Conner, to continue to work on U.S. agriculture’s farmworker issues.
She will focus on providing leadership and early-to-mid-career coaching for produce, agricultural and supply-chain professionals.
He has spent years as an instructor in postharvest fruit ripening and is unique for his depth of knowledge in postharvest science and ripening technology, the group says.
The retail veteran has a strong reputation for developing results-driven programs that strengthen category growth, CAB says.
John Furner is set to become president and CEO in February 2026 as the company says it continues its people- and tech-driven transformation.
Oppy’s CEO was honored for his impactful contributions across several segments of Canada’s agriculture industry.
The four-person leadership team are part of the company’s efforts to better serve partners and lead in the fresh carrot category, the company said.
The company said the move is part of its effort to pursue long-term strategies and drive growth and transformation.
Current president and CEO Lee E. Cole will retire Dec. 8 and be succeeded by board member B. John Lindeman.
The company praised him as someone who can turn “ambitious technology into commercially successful global businesses.”
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s Purple Plow project challenges school kids to design irrigation systems using gravity.
As director of northeast organic sales and procurement, Rose will help expand the company’s Pete’s Garden Organics line.
Previously of Archer and Uber, Zhu says the retail food system has the opportunity to completely change how it manages shrink and inventory.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas says it will present the award during its upcoming annual meeting.
The company says the honor spotlights the visionary leadership and impact-driven ethos of Coleman, the president and co-owner of the Montreal-based Equifruit.
Scott Mickelsen, Doug Ruff, and Brad Russell were sworn in as IPC commissioners on Oct. 22.
FitzGerald has joined DNO Produce to help lead the company’s program to educate kids on healthy snack choices.
CAB recently held voting for its nine-member board, with the addition of one new face, three existing members changing roles and the return of five others.
She will serve as the company’s chair of retail strategy and industry relations to guide retail strategy for the company’s fresh produce brands.
Bryn Fussell will serve as director of membership for the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association and the executive director of the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation.
Jennifer Jacobs, who has nearly two decades of experience in the natural foods and retail industry, will lead member engagement efforts.
Debbie Willmann has been with the company for the massive growth of the avocado industry and played numerous roles in leadership.
The vice president of global marketing and communications for U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is an accomplished global marketing leader with a 20-year track record of building, transforming and elevating some of the world’s most recognizable food and beverage brands.
The company has named Julie Marcik president and promoted Amy Lawrence to director of search.
He has been with the company for 36 years via Naturipe Farms, and he succeeds Brad Moorer, effective Nov. 1.
The company says this strategic Midwest hire continues the momentum of its sales team growth.
In his new role as vice president of client services, Nemecek will oversee client satisfaction, retention and organic growth.
Amy Wood, president of Mushroom Council, is on a mission to grow per capita mushroom consumption by reaching emerging consumers.
“This industry is dynamic, collaborative and deeply rooted in feeding people — something I find incredibly meaningful,” says Rannel Santiago, director of produce for Sysco and one of the 2025 Packer 25 honorees.
Meet Tiffany Sabelli, senior director of sales at Pure Flavor and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.