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The Costco veteran says he is excited to be part of what will be the start of many companies in the health food business.
California grape grower Jennifer Thomson saw nearly every grape go unsold in 2024. But through grit and determination, she fought back — and this year, she found a home for her entire crop, defying odds and carrying her family’s legacy.
The produce industry veteran has held multiple CEO roles at leading perishable product companies, including Naturipe Farms LLC, Eurofresh Inc. and Florimex International BV.
Reiter Affiliated Companies has added agricultural veteran Jeff Huckaby to its board, recognizing his extensive leadership in organic farming and sustainable growth.
Under her leadership, GoodFarms became one of the first growers to adopt EFI’s Responsibly Grown, Farmworker Assured certification program, which promotes collaboration, continuous improvement, leadership and worker engagement on farms.
Previously honored in both The Packer 25 and Women in Produce, the longtime marketing and communications leader will oversee strategy, partnerships and growth for the family-focused cause marketing organization.
After only six months with the company, Fulton has shown tremendous value and passion for Ocean Mist Farms.
With more than a decade of experience in the food industry, she most recently served as a business manager for a national sales and marketing agency.
Lakovic has worked for the Allen Lund Co. for over five years and has been promoted to the new role.
Smita Katakwar of Wegmans will help guide U.S. strategy supporting members’ digital innovation initiatives and standards adoption.
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.