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The Milwaukie, Ore.-based Pear Bureau Northwest has announced that Bob Catinella has been promoted to director of merchandising.
The Hass Avocado Board has entered its 20th anniversary year by expanding the role and responsibilities of Gina Widjaja, director of marketing and communications.
Oppy is celebrating the careers of Steve Woodyear-Smith and Cathie MacDonald.
Wisconsin potato grower Dick Okray was presented an Industry Award for his contributions to the potato industry at the 11th World Potato Congress in Dublin, Ireland on May 31.
President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Doug McKalip as agricultural negotiator for the United States Trade Representative.
Grand Forks, N.D.-based marketing company names Tricia Benedetto as creative director.
Winnipeg, Manitoba-based Peak of the Market Ltd. has added Kyle Hemenway as chief financial officer.
Ocean Mist Farms announced Jenny Rivera has joined Ocean Mist Farms as Sales Representative. With this hiring, Ocean Mist Farms has brought on an experienced and proven professional.
The Allen Lund Co. has announced the promotion of Jason Poulter as manager of the company’s ALC Specialized office.
Yakima, Wash.-based Kwik Lok Corporation has hired Howard Head as the company’s chief financial officer, according to a news release.
Minneapolis, Minn.-based fresh-cut produce processor G.O. Fresh has hired Adam Dilley as the company’s director of sales and business development, according to a news release.
Guy George has been selected as the 2022 Farmer of the Year at the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau 105th Annual Meeting, according to a news release.
Seattle-based FC Bloxom Co. has welcomed three new members to its sales team, said William Bloxom, an owner of the company.
The Southeast Produce Council’s new committee members will seek to cultivate and enrich the relationships of women in produce.
Wapato, Wash.-based postharvest solutions provider Pace International has hired Julie Smith as senior human resources manager, according to a news release.
London Fruit, Inc. is adding to its leadership team with the addition of Jorge Hernandez as business development director.
Chestnut Hill Farm announced leadership changes to its Executive Team and Advisory Board.
After four decades of dedication to his career, editor Tom Karst is moving to an editor emeritus position as a capstone of creating best-in-class content for the produce industry’s most respected publication.
History was made when Margie Schurko became the first female and the first-time double winner for two awards that are bestowed annually by the BC Produce Marketing Association (BCPMA).
Organically Grown Co., a wholesaler and marketer of certified organic produce, has named Brenna Davis CEO.
Justin Warren has been appointed Del Rey Avocado’s new chief financial officer as of January 2, 2022.
Lisa (Davis) Corrigan, has been hired as Director of Marketing for Prima Wawona.
The Packer is seeking nominations for the 2022 Canadian Produce Person of Year. Do you know a worthy candidate?
Reporting to President and CEO Kirti Mutatkar, he will lead the company’s legal, compliance and serve as the corporate secretary for the organization.
Church Brothers appointed Stacy Radich to chief financial officer. Radich has played an integral role over the last three years at Church Brothers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pat Kole is The Packer’s 2022 Potato Person for All Seasons.
Tom Stenzel, currently co-CEO and past president of United Fresh, will move into a consulting role, working closely with Burns through June 2022, says the IFPA.
The association’s board of directors has named Stephen Reid its new president, effective Feb. 28.
Allie first started with Moxxy in 2014 and has been part of the agency’s growth through two Salinas, CA brick and mortar offices.
The Packer’s Tom Karst in February interviewed Rachel Kenyon, senior vice president of the Chicago-based Fibre Box Association, about industry trends and supply chain challenges in the packaging industry.