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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.
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Meet Carl Mastronardi, co-founder and president of Del Fresco Pure and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Travis Wentling will lead financial strategy and operations as the company continues to expand.
Eric Hill, regional vice president and general manager of Graphic Packaging International, will succeed Don Carrell.
Steve Peters will take the helm effective Nov. 1, succeeding George Gilvesy, who chose not to seek reappointment.
After 16 years as executive director, Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli will begin a new chapter in mid-2025, the organization says.
Jennifer Lind brings over 20 years of produce industry experience to the newly created position, blending expertise in sales operations with data-driven decision-making, the company said.
Ashley McPhee has joined as sales manager for eastern North America, and Simon Quesnel will serve as manager of finance, strategy and administration.
Publix Super Markets CEO Kevin Murphy also announced the promotion of two new executives, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Elaine Trevino brings more than 20 years of experience in agriculture, trade, government relations, supply chain and sustainability to her new position.
The company says Lisa (Davis) Corrigan has held various key positions during her more than 20 years in the fresh produce industry.
Micki Seibel has more than 25 years of experience leading early-stage startups through go-to-market strategy, fundraising, software and technical engineering.
Meet Bryan Barsness, vice president of sales and marketing for GrubMarket and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Giovanni Cavaletto, U.S. division president for GLC Cerritos and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Billy Augustine, president of All American Produce Co. and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Michelle Deleissegues, senior vice president of marketing for Gem-Pack Berries LLC and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Lauren Cleaner, manager for consumer public relations for The Wonderful Company and one of the 2024 Packer 25’s honorees.