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The company celebrated its inaugural class of NextGen Academy graduates, as part of its internal leadership development program.
In his new role as regional director of product procurement, Behrendt will strengthen partnerships with growers and retailers.
The grocer has promoted Bill Mayo, current chief operating officer, to chief executive officer as current CEO Fred Boehler steps back from management of day-to-day operations.
The Allen Lund Company called the promotion well-deserved for Ellis, who has been with the company since 2017.
The tree fruit and nut nursery says it is modernizing to meet the needs of the next generation of growers.
The company says it is strengthening its sales and marketing teams with the promotion of Loree Dowse and the appointment of Greg Corrigan.
Watson will speak at the upcoming ASAC Annual Conference in Indianapolis from Nov. 2-4.
The new board will be confirmed by ballot shared with membership at the 2025 Global Fresh Produce and Floral Show in October.
AgrAbility — a national program to help farmers with disabilities or functional limitations — faces funding uncertainty in the current federal funding upheaval.
Effective Feb. 1, 2026, Fiddelke will succeed Brian Cornell as CEO and join Target’s board of directors; Cornell to serve as executive chair of Target’s board of directors.
The company says the appointment brings exactly the kind of financial leadership needed to pursue new partnerships and market opportunities as it expands.
Vann’s appointment comes in the challenging time following the passage of the OBBBA that ended funding for state’s Extension-delivered SNAP education program.
Washington State University’s Hannah Johnson is researching tuber dormancy and how to extend the sprout-free period for stored potatoes.
The World Food Prize Foundation selected Barchenger for the 2025 Norman E. Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application for his work in pepper breeding that “will be felt for generations.”
Nominators recognized the marketing executive’s critical role in rallying the apple industry together to build a campaign that aims to grow domestic apple consumption.
Ulichnie will lead portfolio strategy and product development for Our Family, Fresh and Finest by Our Family and Finest Reserve by Our Family.
Jan Berk, who made history as the industry group’s first-ever female chair, was presented with the group’s Golden Checkmark Award.
The Ag Secretary announced three nominees and five appointments to key USDA leadership roles. Some are returning names from the first Trump administration.
San Francisco-based Simbe says it will welcome Barbra Chase and Brian Hughes as vice presidents of sales to strengthen its commitment to partners.
With its president of Central and South America planning to retire in November, the company is set to promote another leader to senior vice president of international farming.
The Rodale Institute awarded Jessica Breaux of Piney Woods Farm with its 2025 Organic Stewardship Award.
The California Table Grape Commission announced $168,500 in scholarships to students from the table grape growing regions of the state.
Fifth-generation Duda family member Samantha Duda joins the company as its east regional manager following roles at Hello Fresh and Charlie’s Produce of Seattle.
Ruhs has been named the director of nutrition affairs and communications for the pear industry group.
Prior to joining United Natural Foods Inc., David Best spent two years as president and chief operating officer of Coborn’s Inc.
Bringing a background in legal affairs, ethics and compliance, Atlee’s new role is general counsel and chief compliance officer.
Ed Oldham will join as head of sourcing; Ann Reed has been named group vice president of Our Brands; Jake Cannon has been named Cincinnati-Dayton division president; and Josh Harpole has been named Louisville division president.
In her new role as the executive vice president of farming operations, Camarena will oversee all farming operations through harvest for Bonipak Produce and Betteravia Farms.
Jeremy Andrews has been promoted from his previous role as the packaging company’s director of sales for the East.
Sir David Nabarro, 2018 World Food Prize Laureate, is being recalled as a mentor and leader whose efforts helped many.