Nominate a Produce Man or Woman of the Year today!

 The Packer's editor-in-chief Tom Karst presents the 2019 Packer Man of the Year award to Grimmway president Jeff Huckaby.
The Packer's editor-in-chief Tom Karst presents the 2019 Packer Man of the Year award to Grimmway president Jeff Huckaby.
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The Packer is seeking nominations from the produce industry for its annual Produce Man or Woman of the Year award, presented in conjunction with the June 15-19 United Fresh Produce Association’s United Fresh LIVE! conference and expo. 

Please send an e-mail to Editor Tom Karst at tkarst@thepacker.com with the name of your nominee, his or her title and recent accomplishments.

The deadline is Friday, May 29.

The Packer has presented the award annually since 1961.

 

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