Wonderful Citrus selects Zak Laffite as new president Dec 11, 2019 by Tom Karst The halo of leadership for Delano, Calif.-based Wonderful Citrus is changing.
Jealous Fruits hires Doug Sankey for cherry sales to the U.S. Dec 10, 2019 by Chris Koger Lake Country, British Columbia-based Jealous Fruits, a cherry grower, has hired Doug Sankey in a sales role.
G&R Farms names operations manager Dec 05, 2019 by Tom Karst Glennville, Ga.-based G&R Farms has named Michael Sutton as the company’s operations manager.
Starr Ranch Growers hires Krista Beckstead Dec 05, 2019 by Tom Karst Starr Ranch Growers has hired Krista Beckstead as a marketing and brand specialist.
Director of trade policy hired by California Table Grape Commission Dec 03, 2019 by Tom Karst The Fresno, Calif.-based California Table Grape Commission has hired Jodi Devaurs as director of trade policy.
Industry members accept clean-eating challenge for Viva Fresh Nov 20, 2019 by Chris Koger Four industry members are cleaning up in preparation for the Viva Fresh Expo in April.
Overall Tour de Fresh salad bar contributions near $1 million Nov 19, 2019 by Chris Koger The 2019 Tour de Fresh broke fundraising records for the event, with more than $180,000 raised to purchase 51 salad bars.
Sun Automation promotes Frank Reynolds to director of sales Nov 19, 2019 by Chris Koger Sun Automation Group, Glen Arm, Md., has promoted Frank Reynolds to director of sales.
Hass Avocado Board elects executive committee Nov 19, 2019 by Chris Koger The Hass Avocado Board has elected new members to its executive committee.
Ontario produce honors new, veteran supporters of industry Nov 18, 2019 by Chris Koger The Ontario Produce Marketing Association, Toronto, has honored four people who have championed fresh fruits and vegetables for the industry.
Longtime Index Fresh CEO Dana Thomas plans to retire Nov 14, 2019 by Chris Koger Dana Thomas, CEO of avocado marketer Index Fresh, Riverside, Calif., plans to retire in 2020.
Sunkist adds Matt Shekoyan as VP of strategy Nov 13, 2019 by Chris Koger Sunkist Growers, Valencia, Calif., has hired Matt Shekoyan as vice president of strategy.
Allie Sirna joins Sirna & Sons Produce Nov 12, 2019 by Tom Karst Ravenna, Ohio-based Sirna & Sons Produce has added fourth-generation family member Allie Sirna as the company’s business solutions coordinator.
Ryan Talley starts new role as Western Growers’ board chairman Nov 11, 2019 by Chris Koger Ryan Talley, co-owner and farm manager of Talley Farms, Arroyo Grande, Calif., is the new chairman of the board of directors at Western Growers.
Sakata Seed America hires Brian Just as senior plant breeder Nov 11, 2019 by Chris Koger Sakata Seed America, Morgan Hill, Calif., has hired Brian Just as sweet pepper lead and senior plant breeder.
Chuck Ciruli Jr. named Pillar of the FPAA at annual gala Nov 11, 2019 by Chris Koger TUBAC, Ariz. — The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas used to be a local organization, dealing with local problems for the importers when it was called the West Mexico Vegetable Distributors.
Bob Nunes co-founder of The Nunes Co., remembered Nov 11, 2019 by Chris Koger Frank Robert “Bob” Nunes, who founded The Nunes Co. in 1976 with his brother Tom, has died.
Progressive Produce hires Christine Toy, Seth Tillery Oct 31, 2019 by Chris Koger Progressive Produce, Los Angeles, has hired Christine Toy as sales manager and Seth Tillery as sales and grower relations manager.
BrandStorm to host food media panel Oct 31, 2019 by Cristin Shepard United Fresh is hosting a food media dialogue panel at this year’s BrandStorm, moderated by Chadwick Boyd, food and lifestyle expert and TV host.
Monica Arnett promoted at the California Avocado Commission Oct 31, 2019 by Chris Koger Monica Arnett has been promoted to vice president of finance and administration for the California Avocado Commission, Irvine, Calif.
