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Anna Fabrega, a former Freshly CEO and Amazon commerce executive, is bringing deep commercial and retail experience to lead Local Bounti in its next chapter.
The Potatoes USA Board consists of five committees guided by nine industry members. The committees include international marketing, domestic marketing, industry outreach, research, and finance and policy.
As head of marketing, North America, for T&G Global Ltd., Cecilia Flores Paez spearheads consumer marketing for Jazz and Envy apples with an energy and enthusiasm that sparks produce consumption.
The 2023 Down to Earth Women’s Luncheon, held at Driscoll’s Rancho Corralitos, celebrated Santa Cruz County and Pajaro Valley women in agriculture and raised $90,000 for programs and scholarships.
In the new “In the Bin” podcast, sponsored by Northwest grower-shipper Superfresh Growers, host Tyler Weinbender is shedding light on the fresh fruit industry.
Following an afternoon of data-rich programming, the first day of USApple’s Outlook 2023 conference at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago concluded with The Packer presenting Mike Preacher the Apple Person of the Year award.
The Inland Northwest-based fresh fruit and vegetable distributor and its parent company, URM Stores Inc., have appointed the produce veteran as president.
The California-based fresh produce licenser has appointed two new directors and added three new regional leaders to its team to support its fruit portfolio expansion.
Cheri Diebel has served as president and CEO for the Delano, Calif.-based agricultural commodities marketing company since January 2012. Her successor has held that role for Pacific Ag Management.
The group will be confirmed by a ballot shared with International Fresh Produce Association membership. This board is expected to begin its board service at the 2023 Global Fresh Produce & Floral Show, Oct. 19-21.
Denise Junqueiro, the new vice president of commercial for tropicals, will develop and execute go-to-market strategies for Apeel’s tropicals business in the Americas and other global markets, the company says.
The Bakersfield, Calif.-based company has hired Dave Moore to manage relationships with existing western U.S. customers as well as develop new business in all channels.
The staff at Oxnard, Calif.-based Bobalu Berries have been enjoying fresh strawberries straight from the ranch and motivating each other with their creations.
The Valencia, Calif.-based fresh citrus cooperative is allocating additional resources to its category management and consumer insights program by appointing a senior director of category management and marketing.
The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) has awarded a $10,000 2023-24 academic scholarship to Jacob Meeuwsen.
The Kansas City, Mo.-based software solution provider works with independent grocers’ produce departments across North America.
The Collinsville, Ill.-based provider of high-performance packaging has named Brittnie Hammack director of marketing.
The Florida Strawberry Growers Association has inducted Gary Wishnatzki into its hall of fame for his innovations in the berry industry.
The company has promoted eight employees to key roles as it plans for growth.
Bobby Chacko succeeds Andrea Montagna, who has stepped down after serving as the company’s CEO since 2021.
Vidalia Onion Committee says Delbert Bland was selected for this honor based on his commitment to promoting and protecting the Vidalia onion brand.
Craig Hurlbert, CEO of Local Bounti, and Andrew Horowitz, North American Director of Strategic Development of KUBO Greenhouse Projects, join the Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance board of directors.
Oakdale, Calif., Save Mart store manager Robert Alton was honored for his leadership at the company’s 30th Annual Management Awards Gala, which also recognized other store managers.
Carolina Crisantes, daughter of Wholesum co-owner and Chief Operations Officer Theojary Crisantes Jr., is the first of a fourth generation to join the organic fresh produce grower-shipper.
The Packer’s 2024 Women in Produce honors leaders — including Jen Velasquez, vice president of marketing for Full Tilt Marketing — playing pivotal roles in their organizations and the fresh produce industry.
TeamSense co-founder and CEO Sheila Stafford has worked in companies that directly address customer and warehouse manager pain points.
The Food safety and contract sanitation provider has named 15 individuals who will be granted a one-time $4,000 scholarship to support their pursuit of higher education.
Alexina Prather will educate suppliers on social compliance and help them attain organic farming and fair trade certifications, the company says.
As competition was fierce and all the nominees deserving of recognition, The Packer and Equitable Food Initiative were challenged to identify just five finalists in their inaugural Farmworker of the Year award program.
The national task force aims to develop a series of evidence-based policy recommendations to improve labor recruitment and employment conditions for farmworkers.