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Meet Steve May, vice president of retail and wholesale sales for C&C Produce and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
The replenishment analyst and sales representative with Misionero Produce says she sees automation and forecasting playing a bigger role in meeting consumer’s expectations.
The CEO of Emerald Packaging has been reinventing produce packaging for over two decades, leading the industry in addressing plastic waste, helping to shape legislation and more.
Retailers who want to maximize sales of Idaho potatoes know Ross Johnson, vice president of retail and international for the Idaho Potato Commission, is the expert.
Meet Matt Hubbard, director of sales for Local Bounti and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
Paul Nesbit will be the general manager in Des Moines, and Michael Keep will be transferring to the Memphis office as general manager.
The retail food industry veteran brings almost 40 years of experience to his new role as vice president of business development for produce.
Harrington shares why those entering the produce industry need to work in a produce department, the opportunities for apples, pears and cherries and more.
The vice president of marketing for Gotham Greens shares how brands can drive engagement in the produce department.
Walmart’s senior director of produce sourcing discusses learning to manage failure, healthy risk taking, and thoughtful leadership.
Peter died on Sept. 25, 2025 after spending his life improving his family’s farm and working to better New York apple and wider agricultural industries.
Meet Mike Downey, director of procurement and business development for Military Produce Group and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Omer Davidi, CEO and co-founder of BeeHero and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
Hollay, the director of government relations for the International Fresh Produce Association, will become the National Council of Agricultural Employers’ new president and CEO as Michael Marsh retires.
The co-founder and chief marketing officer for Molly’s Grape & Citrus Co. is on a mission to make grapes the go-to alternative to junk and to remind people that indulgence doesn’t have to come from a box of chocolates.
“To be recognized on the Packer 25 alongside so many people I’ve looked up to since I started in this industry is an incredible honor. To now see my name among such leaders, innovators and changemakers feels surreal,” says Kelsey Coon, Highline Mushrooms sales and marketing manager.
The company welcomes financial veteran Kirsten Anderberg and promotes longtime leader Katie Diesl to help drive its next chapter.
Meet Anthony Chanka, category manager for Giant Food and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
As CEO of the Dundee Citrus Growers Association, Callaham shares what makes Florida citrus so special and what the future holds for the state’s growers.
Meet Darryl Bollack, national sales manager for Mariani Nut Co. and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
“We believe we can have big success in changing the trend in the grape industry right now from excess supply to greater demand,” says Ignacio Caballero, Frutas de Chile director of marketing and founding member of the Global Grape Group.
As CEO of the ag tech incubator the Reservoir, Bernstein says he seeks so solve some of the decades long challenges in the fresh produce industry, through ag tech innovations.
Meet Daniel Bell, senior director of produce for Grocery Outlet and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
Arias shares how she and the team at Pear Bureau USA hope to change the perception of pears by leveraging technology and deploying digital media and influencer partnerships.
Now in its 21st year, this annual tribute to 25 leaders, innovators and agents of change across the fresh produce supply chain is both humbling and inspiring.
Ethan Williams will assume the role of president of Vanguard International and Vanguard Direct, and Ignacio Ugarte will serve as commercial director for Peru.
Matt Gronostaj and Ben Batten, both previously general managers, will serve as vice presidents of sales and operations.
The regenerative nonprofit says it welcomes the pair and their extensive experience in seeds, community outreach and research.
Her career leading large, international ag-focused companies makes her well-positioned to lead the agtech company in its next phase of growth.
In his new role, he will contribute to strategic advisory, market expansion, supply chain optimization, branding and client mentoring efforts.