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The Packer is seeking nominations for the 2023 Canadian Produce Person of the Year. The award will be presented at the annual banquet during the CPMA’s Convention and Trade Show in Toronto on April 27.
Wyard Stomp has been promoted to managing director for Driscoll’s of Europe, Middle East and Africa.
The Vidalia onion grower has named Steven Shuman general manager and vice president of sales and elevated Cliff Riner to vice president of ag production and grower relations.
Markon is bringing produce industry communications and marketing expertise to lead the foodservice cooperative’s engagement strategy in a newly created role.
The three produce veterans will hit the ground running, supporting the Ontario-based grower-shipper’s recent growth.
Elder is credited as becoming “a major force in the avocado industry” during 27-year tenure with the company.
The Ohio-based produce wholesaler and distributor has promoted Sirna to vice president of sales and Arrendondo to director of operations for its Norwalk, Ohio, distribution center.
Ross Lambert joins the company with an award-winning background as a software engineer and solutions architect.
The company has received three awards lauding its workplace, culture and competitive advantage in recent months.
Jim Malanca is stepping back this month from his role as vice president of sales and marketing at Firebaugh, Calif.-based Westside Produce.
FMI has promoted two leaders from within the organization to steer the food industry associations communications and thought leadership strategy.
Coleman was chosen for the award, recognizing Canada’s emerging business leaders who are changing the status quo, for her commitment to responsible sourcing and fair trade practices in the global banana industry.
Washington state-based CMI Orchards and New Columbia Fruit Packers will transition current CEO Mike Wade to chairman as Reasor moves into the leadership role.
Kevin Benson and James McKinnis bring decades of produce industry experience to the Maryland-based wholesaler’s growing sales team.
The Virginia-based association has promoted Liwanag to represent USApple on topics like pesticides, climate, water and energy.
The appointees include 30 producer members and two importers who will fill three-year terms expiring Feb. 28, 2026.
Blair Chastain has been appointed chief revenue officer for the Yakima, Wash.-based bag closure company.
The produce-focused flexible packaging company has promoted Pallavi Joyappa from chief operating officer to president. Joyappa recently shared her vision for the future with The Packer.
Dyenson, who previously served as vice president of food safety and quality for Dole Food Co., has almost three decades of food safety experience covering the grower, retailer and foodservice sectors.
Paola Barba, who has a background in biotechnological engineering, grapevine research, and genetics and breeding, will be responsible for developing Sun World’s next generation of table grape varieties.
The Oxnard, Calif.-based company that sources, produces and distributes fresh hass avocados has appointed Diana McClean as director of marketing and communications.
Muzyk is retiring at year’s end after a nearly 30-year career. He will work with Baldor CEO TJ Murphy on the transition.
The produce veteran is bringing fresh produce and sales experience from Costco, Amazon and Bonduelle Fresh Americas to her new role leading sales at the California-based leafy greens grower.
The International Fresh Produce Association offers produce industry professional development programs through The Leadership Path.
Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce has announced the appointment of Sean Bagheri to commercial director of Mission Produce Europe.
Sev-Rend has named Mark Hoppenjans its new national sales manager and sustainability lead.
Supply chain veteran Omar Bobadilla is bringing his industry expertise and deep understanding of fresh produce sector operational needs to lead ag operations at Bonduelle Fresh Americas.
The San Jose, Calif.-based IT consulting firm has promoted Eric Regnier to the role of vice president of operations.
The Compton, Calif.-based company has named Laudan Chaffin as marketing director. She is expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening and elevating the Berry Fresh brand, the company says.
The California Avocado Commission says that Jeff Oberman, who served as president and CEO of the organization since October 2022, has left the organization to pursue other interests.