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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.
Meet Madelyn Edlin of the Equitable Food Initiative, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Cheryl Enlow of Renaissance Food Group, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Dwight Ferguson of the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
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Meet Lupe Gonzalo of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Oscar Guzman of Progressive Produce, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Laura Himes of Walmart, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Bob Harrington of Specialty Produce, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Price Mabry of Corner Market, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Jenny Maloney of Bayer Vegetable Seeds, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Morgan McCormick of Tater Traders LLC, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Kieran Ficken McNeice of Measure to Improve, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Karen Reed of Kwik Lok Corp., one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Sharese Roper of the International Fresh Produce Association, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Mark Sambrailo of Sambrailo Packaging, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Jen Sanchez of Sun World International, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Tal Shoshan of FiveStar Gourmet Foods, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
The Fresh Produce and Floral Council announced the transition of leadership from the outgoing 2023 Board of Directors to the incoming 2024 Board of Directors.
Onion industry veteran Jared Gutierrez is now president of the National Onion Association after serving the last two years as first vice president for the organization.
The company has promoted Nicole Gordy, who had served as director of business analytics. Gordy succeeds Steve Clement, who becomes CEO of PNW Tree Fruit, which owns Sage Fruit packers and 6,000 acres of orchards.
Darren Caudill brings over four decades of experience working in both grocery wholesale and retail, according to the retailer-owned cooperative.
Corona, Calif.-based agribusiness said the new hires will help expand the company’s berry program and expand its share in food service.
Co-founder Camilo Penalosa will step away from the company’s daily operations Jan. 31, and a new vice president of sales and marketing will assume Penalosa’s former customer responsibilities.
During his 18-year stint with the commission, Todd Fryhover has overseen the marketing efforts for Washington apple growers in 25 countries worldwide.