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The Oviedo, Fla.-based grower promoted a senior vice president for strategy and business development, as well as hired a vice president of sales.
Richa Desai will lead the food packaging supplier’s sustainability efforts and help shape and articulate Sabert’s strategic direction.
Alexandra Roberts is taking on a new leadership role as vice president of culture and compliance.
Paul Farmer began his career as a source technologist for grapes at AMfresh Group, the majority stakeholder and primary owner of Bloom Fresh.
Ahold Delhaize USA has shared a time frame to name a successor to Meg Ham.
Curt Webber previously spent 14 years at PepsiCo in various sales leadership, strategy and business development roles within foodservice and retail channels.
Carlos Duarte has over a decade of experience in avocados, most recently serving as an account manager for Calavo Growers.
Dick Peixoto, owner-grower of Lakeside Organic Gardens, was recognized as the Grower of the Year at the 2024 Organic Grower Summit.
Jim Pazzanese, who has over 30 years of experience in foodservice operations and procurement, joins as its new executive vice president of global strategic procurement.
The leadership development program focuses on hands-on experience with legislative and regulatory issues, a mentorship program, networking and more.
Lisa Massie will serve as director of international marketing for Asia, with Alexandra Merritt joining as director of global marketing.
The AeroFarms co-founder will be the new CEO of Richmond, Va.-based Babylon Micro-Farms.
Steve Circle returns to the vertically integrated berry grower-shipper to help its growth as it expands to a 52-week program.
The association recognized the former Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers chair for his role in devising and implementing strategies to tackle the sector’s unique challenges.
Karly Shaubach will help boost the packer-marketer’s WildTwist apple promotion, the company says.
Jeremy Giovannetti has over 35 years of experience in the produce industry, specializing in melons.
The retailer has appointed former Fresh Market CEO Jason Potter to the leadership role.
The appointees include representatives from Sunkist Growers, Florida Strawberry Growers Association, National Potato Council, Blue Diamond Growers and more.
With the promotion, Bob Gleeson will oversee key departments including merchandising, marketing, store operations, IT, pharmacy and supply chain.
The former partner-owner of San Miguel Produce has retired from her role as chief operating officer after more than 20 years with the company.
Bernardo Calvo, who brings experience with agribusiness companies, will lead corporate functions for the Bakersfield, Calif., global fruit company.
Rick Feighery will succeed Michael Maxwell, who is set to retire Jan. 31 after 43 years with the company.
The company said Magatte Gueye, who brings experience in the fresh produce industry, will help drive its growth and profitability.
John McCaffrey succeeds Mike Patti, who is retiring after 52 years of service to the company.
Alexis Taylor, most recently the USDA’s undersecretary of trade and foreign agricultural affairs, will assume the role Feb. 18.
Company founder Chalmers Carr will transition to the role of CEO.
As consumer media specialist, Amy Davis will focus on generating strategic media opportunities, developing educational content and amplifying brand messaging for clients.
Paloma Tapia brings sales and account management experience in tomatoes, cucumbers, mangoes and berries.
The In Bloom: TIPA Women Honoring Their Own ceremony will honor industry trailblazers and rising stars on Feb. 27.
New Chief Marketing Officer Tobi Paul’s over 25 years of experience includes expertise in e-commerce, digital strategy and omnichannel marketing.