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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.
Tiffany Readinger joins in a newly created role of vice president of sales and category management.
Nominated for his dedication to the next generation, the president and board chairman of Grand Forks, N.D.-based Black Gold Farms was honored during the National Potato Council’s Washington Summit.
The New York Apple Association shares how an orchard served as an ideal backdrop for an apple grower’s special moment.
Larissa Rice brings over 30 years of experience in fresh produce sales and marketing.
Dave Armstrong will transition to executive chairman, and Eduardo Flores will become president and CEO in April.
Sandra Eskin, who has food safety advocacy experience, will assume the role for the nonprofit on Feb. 24.
Paul Gianetto has been named president of Raley’s Operating Division, and Natalie Slatter will serve as vice president of store operations.
The company says aspiring CrossFit athlete Sarah Barkley is also part of its sales team.
The leafy greens producer says it has promoted Christine Jackson, who plays a key role in shaping companywide initiatives and driving strategic growth.
David Kennerley will join the company from PepsiCo Europe, while Todd Foley will continue as interim CFO through the end of the fiscal year 2024 reporting cycle.
Following a record-breaking 2024 holiday sales season, the Yuma, Ariz.-based company says it anticipates additional growth in 2025 and continued expansion of the medjool date category.
Along with more than 17 years of expertise in public accounting, Scott Grossman has a background in medium-to-large family-owned farming operations and manufacturing.
”... I am grateful that the full diversity of farms ... are now reflected in our funding and our agriculture policies,” Sen. Debbie Stabenow said in a farewell address.
Angela Fraser joins as vice president of food safety and quality, and Paul Lewis joins as vice president of food safety standards and regulatory compliance.
Ontario Orchard Supply manager Chris Hedges will help lead the organization, which represents the province’s 200 commercial apple growers.
Three members will serve three-year terms, and one will serve a one-year term.
Glen Alameda is the fourth generation to help lead the 100-year-old company.
The board promotes the benefits of potatoes to audiences across the globe, including consumers, foodservice operators, retailers and health professionals.
Former Shamrock Foods Co. CFO Christopher Miller is set to join the company Jan. 6, 2025.
Robert Austin has been with the company since its inception and has served in many roles, such as senior vice president of sales.
In this new role, Jackie Nakashian will develop, implement and manage community service and health outreach programs for the organization.
Tom Karst, editor emeritus for The Packer, announces departure.
The Ontario-based greenhouse grower has named the industry veteran as vice president of marketing.
Amy Cohn joins the Cherry Industry Administrative Board and Cherry Marketing Institute after 17 years at General Mills.