People
The avocado grower-shipper says the newly created position will evaluate current sustainability initiatives within the company and define a strategy for future projects.
Bill Mayo spent the past 29 years at Wakefern Food Corp. As chief development officer, Mayo will lead the strategic growth of Save A Lot’s licensed retail business to support and strengthen the Save A Lot brand.
Viva Fresh and TIPA presented a $25,000 scholarship to honor the the late Fox Packaging executive.
Organic leaders and champions to be honored at Organic Week in Washington, D.C. at the 2024 Organic Leadership Awards reception.
The Soledad, Calif.-based company and home of Josie’s Organics says its recent recognition highlights the company’s leadership.
Kingsville, Ontario-based grower DelFrescoPure has expanded its sales team with fresh produce industry veteran Michael Jones.
California Fresh Fruit Association President Ian LeMay will become president and CEO of the California Table Grape Commission in spring 2025, succeeding Kathleen Nave.
Nogales, Ariz.-based produce distributor and grower Divine Flavor has hired Patrick Cortes as its director of business development and strategic planning.
Reinhardt Kapsak, who previously served as president and CEO of Produce for Better Health Foundation, will help IFIC in its mission to effectively communicate science-based information about sustainable food systems.
The newly created role is critical to minimizing overall company carbon footprint and positively affecting internal and external stakeholders through strategic initiatives, Church Brothers Farms says.
The California agency has tapped William Turechek as its next vice president of research and Jeff Cardinale as its new director of communications.
The California-based sweet potato brand has hired fresh produce industry veteran Susan Noritake to grow the brand.
As a part of its Taste Local campaign, Spokane, Wash.-based Peirone Produce has unveiled a new truck trailer featuring fourth-generation Washington orchardist Kaitlyn Thornton.
The former FDA deputy commissioner for food policy and response has joined iFoodDS — a food safety and traceability solutions company — as strategic adviser and member of the board of directors.
Oppy has elevated Ben Vallejo and Jim Leach from management roles to director-level responsibilities.
Woodland, Calif.-based Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has announced the appointment of Juan Pablo López as territory head for vegetable seeds in the U.S. and Canada.
Jeff Dolan, who previously held the position of field operations manager, will oversee all operations regarding the growing, packing and shipping of fresh-market tomatoes in California.
The healthy lifestyle challenge hosted by the Texas International Produce Association is accepting applications to join and compete for a Peloton bike through Sept. 28, 2023.
The International Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference kicked off on Sept. 12 and has gathered members to Capitol Hill to advocate for the policies and legislation critical to the produce industry.
Meet Brody Slacer of Flashfood, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Aaron Sumption of Local Bounti, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Kelsey Van Lissum of Oppy, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
The Packer’s annual tribute is spotlighting 25 people leading the charge in the fresh produce industry.
Meet Dan Atkinson of Hy-Vee Inc., one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas said Raquel Espinoza has been recognized for her enthusiasm, solid industry experience and comprehensive understanding of sales and marketing.
The California Avocado Commission has named current CAC Vice President of Industry Affairs and Operations Ken Melban and Vice President of Marketing Terry Splane as co-executive leaders of the organization.
Meet Travis Breihan of Smallhold, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Sabrina Castillo Lora of LUV by Fresh Directions International, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Gabriela D’Arrigo of D’Arrigo New York, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet John Dyke of Turnip Truck Natural Food, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.