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West Concord, Mass.-based Divert, Inc. has announced the appointment of Nicholas Bertram as the founding member of its advisory board.
The Leamington, Ontario-based greenhouse grower has hired produce industry veteran Joe Sbrocchi as senior vice president of business development and strategy.
The vertical farming company has expanded its leadership with Wells, who brings produce industry experience in startup revenue generation, strategic account growth, go-to-market sales strategy and customer development.
Healthy Family Project has named Rebecca Waxman social media manager and the newest addition to the Orlando, Fla.-based cause marketing organization’s digital marketing team.
The grower-owned cooperative has welcomed Chad Hansen and Freddy Hoflack to its leadership team.
Vero Beach, Fla.-based IMG Citrus has announced the addition of Giorgio Peirano to its leadership team.
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.
Steve Peters will take the helm effective Nov. 1, succeeding George Gilvesy, who chose not to seek reappointment.
After 16 years as executive director, Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli will begin a new chapter in mid-2025, the organization says.
Jennifer Lind brings over 20 years of produce industry experience to the newly created position, blending expertise in sales operations with data-driven decision-making, the company said.
Ashley McPhee has joined as sales manager for eastern North America, and Simon Quesnel will serve as manager of finance, strategy and administration.
Publix Super Markets CEO Kevin Murphy also announced the promotion of two new executives, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Elaine Trevino brings more than 20 years of experience in agriculture, trade, government relations, supply chain and sustainability to her new position.