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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.
Greg Finchum will assume the role in May 2025 following the retirement of Meg Ham.
All EPC leadership class participants going back to the program’s inception in 2018 were also honored during the 2024 event.
The Produce Moms honored Mollie Van Lieu for advocacy in expanding access to fresh produce and improving nutrition policy.
Alexandra Colfer and Kubir Sandhu have joined the sustainability firm, which says the moves enhance its capacity to support the fresh produce industry.
Billy Ng brings extensive experience to his role with the California Walnut Board and the California Walnut Commission.
Ricardo Naranjo Fernández has served as the multinational fresh produce company’s interim CEO since June.
Steve Roosdahl, former of vice president of operations and food safety at The Oppenheimer Group, is set to succeed Murray Driediger, who will retire March 31.
Vicky Miksis previously worked for the Fibre Box Association as its marketing and research manager and consulted for ICPF.
Fabian Murillo follows in the footsteps of his grandfather, who served as the Vidalia onion grower’s shed manager for over 34 years.
Formerly the director of meat merchandising, Doug Becker will now oversee multiple company departments, including produce.
The company said its president, Eric Reigner will become CEO and its vice president, Thuan Ngo, will become COO.
Melissa Olsen, who will succeed Dan Purdy in January, will focus on growing strategic partnerships and pursuing new opportunities for sustained growth.
The California Table Grape Commission says Susan Day, vice president of international marketing, will be retiring.
Susan Noritake has been instrumental in leading sales and marketing efforts, according to the Bakersfield, Calif.-based brand.
Angela Hernandez will lead marketing efforts for the family-owned grower-packer-shipper.
Former Fresh Direct CEO David Lawrence will succeed Davenport in the role, who retires after more than 30 years with the company.
Matt Marchand will provide insights and recommendations to help shape public policies at all levels of government to support farmers.
The Los Angeles-based agtech company says the appointments come at a pivotal year as it continues to digitize the fresh produce sector.
Before joining the company, Anna O’Brien specialized in influencer marketing, gaining experience across brand operations, influencer partnerships and affiliate marketing.
Greg Samels, with more than 20 years in sales leadership, will assume the role for the Midwest wholesaler.
Ivanna Yang has joined as vice president of government affairs, with Matt Landi joining as vice president of industry relations.
Jason Buechel will take on expanded responsibilities leading Worldwide Grocery Stores while maintaining current role, Amazon says.
Andy Froggatt brights more than 30 years of experience in international fruit sales and procurement to the position.
The International Fresh Produce Association has named a chief strategy and program officer and the first president of The Foundation for Fresh Produce.
Cort Brazelton will serve as acting president as CEO while the blueberry breeding and nursery company searches for a new CEO.