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Mind your melon. In other words, don’t overlook your mental health when you are growing food for the world.
The Packer’s 13th annual Women in Produce issue honors eight industry leaders, like Amanda Keefer, who play pivotal roles in the success of their own organizations, as well as the produce industry as a whole.
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has appointed the marketing and business development professional to lead its data and insights program.
Taking care of Florida farmers who help take care of the U.S. food supply is the goal of a new program from the Florida Department of Agriculture.
Longtime Lipman Family Farms CEO Ken Shoemaker will retire in 2023, and the Immokalee, Fla.-based company has announced its transition and succession plan as the company searches for a new CEO.
Ed McClements brings his experience to Western Growers Insurance Services.
The Packer’s 13th annual Women in Produce issue honors eight industry leaders, like Caitlin Tierney, who play pivotal roles in the success of their own organizations, as well as the produce industry.
The International Blueberry Organization has announced that the 2023 IBO Summit will take place in Lublin, Poland from July 3-5, 2023.
The Packer’s Tom Karst and Amy Sowder recently visited with Tom Stenzel to reflect on his long and storied career.
Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Fifth Wheel Freight has announced the appointment of Dorothy Muszynska as its chief marketing officer.
The fresh produce industry never lacked for challenges during Tom Stenzel’s nearly 30-year career as CEO of the United Fresh Produce Association.
Dan Welk joins as vice president of sales for the Dole Diversified North America division, while Rosie Dworak will become its vice president of operations.
What is it about Tom Stenzel that he was able to survive and thrive for nearly 30 years in the high-pressure world of industry politics and association leadership?
With over 22 years of industry experience, Kevin Batt has returned to the Vancouver, B.C-based grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce, as its category director of greenhouse.
The Southeast Produce Council is now accepting applications for the James & Theresa Nolan Family Foundation Scholarship, the group said.
Brian Evans is Stemilt’s new senior sales manager for U.S. and Canada Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt has announced that Brian Evans is now Stemilt’s new senior sales manager for the U.S. and Canada.
Philadelphia produce veteran Charles Pigliacelli died June 17 and is remembered for his role in the success of John Vena Inc.
Danny Dumas has been named senior vice president and general manager for Calavo Grown, filling the role held by Rob Wedin.
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association has appointed four new board members at its recent Annual General Meeting.
Bellevue, Wash.-based Arable Capital Partners has added Ainara Arcelus to its staff.
Western Growers will honor California agricultural icon John Harris with the 2022 Award of Honor.
TOMRA Food has announced the appointment of James Lynch as area sales manager for citrus in California.
The Salinas, Calif.-based company has promoted Sybil Faulconbridge, Anthony Mazzuca and Thomas Wheelus to key sales positions.
The Packer is calling for nominations for the 2022 Apple Person of the Year.
As a sales representative, Stovicek will utilize her knowledge and experience to reach potential clients in the southwestern United States.
The Santa Paula, Calif.-based company serves retail grocery, foodservice, club stores, mass merchandisers, food distributors and wholesalers worldwide.
The Nogales, Ariz.-based Fresh Produce Association of the Americas has elected new individuals to its board.
The reappointed and newly appointed members will serve two-year terms beginning immediately and ending in October 2024.
Native Maine Operations Inc., Westbrook, Maine, and Hartford Provision Co., South Windsor, Conn., have each been awarded five-year federal contracts to provide fresh fruits and vegetables.
The CEO of Puerto Rico-based Caribbean Produce Exchange has more than 22 years of experience in the food industry.