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Jeff Kammermeyer brings over 20 years of experience across sales, marketing, strategy and operations.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas says Javier “JJ” Badillo’s expertise and passion have made him an essential figure within the association and the produce community.
An industry veteran and a former professional baseball player have taken roles at the Avondale, Penn.-based, family-owned and -operated mushroom farm.
Two produce industry members have joined the Equitable Food Initiative board, representing growers on the organization that supports farmworker issues.
The Washington Apple Commission, Wenatchee, has elected new leadership.
The Eastern Produce Council is honoring two women for their notable contributions to the produce industry.
Market Fresh Produce has hired Matthew Lamoureux as director of national sales
Two produce industry members have joined the Equitable Food Initiative board, representing growers on the organization that supports farmworker issues.
Capespan North America has named Eric Jones as director of U.S. sales and Francis Werner to director of U.S. operations.
Retail expert Steve Junqueiro has entered into an agreement with FreshSource LLC as its exclusive consultant.
The South Florida produce industry is getting ready to tee up for the 35th Annual Don Strock Diabetes Golf Classic.
Moxxy Marketing, Salinas, Calif., has hired graphic designer Keith Soergel.
Dustin Hahn is the new West Coast sales director of Naturipe Avocado Farms, Salinas, Calif.
Produce industry veteran Tristan Simpson has joined Hanford, Calif.-based Nichols Farms as its chief sales and marketing officer.
Salinas, Calif.-based The Nunes Company is partnering again with celebrity Brooke Shields, who the company first started working with nearly 30 years ago.
Masser Potato Farms, Sacramento, Pa., hired Charles “Chip” Callahan as director of foodservice sales.
Michelle Broom is the new president of the Ontario Produce Marketing Association.
Brian Focht is the new manager of what are known collectively in the Pacific Northwest as the Marketing Associations, representing apples, pears and cherries.
The Equitable Food Initiative is looking back on successes of 2018, including two new certified growers, new website and awards for an updated logo and a video series.
Blueberry company Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc. has new leadership.
Miles Reiter is the CEO of Driscoll’s again, with Kevin Murphy planning to leave the position at the end of the year.
The LEAD New York Program, Ithaca, is now accepting applications for its newest cohort, class 18.
Salad dressing company Litehouse Inc., Sandpoint, Idaho, has promoted Kelly Prior to president.
The Produce Marketing Association’s Center for Growing Talent is launching a new year of leadership development for women, with the theme “I WILL” for Women’s Fresh Perspective events.
Vision Import Group, Hackensack, N.J., has hired Tony Mitchell as vice president of sales and business development.
SunWest Fruit Co., Parlier, Calif., has promoted Brett Britz to vice president of sales and marketing.
Former National Football League player Hines Ward will be the keynote speaker at The Fresh Produce & Floral Council’s Expo.
JOH, Billerica, Mass., has promoted Kathy Sullivan to senior vice president of its Specialty and Alternate Channel.
BrightFarms, Irvington, N.Y., has hired Steve Campione as chief financial officer.
Grand Forks, N.D.-based Black Gold Farms has hired Kerwin Bradley as chief production officer.