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CEO Josh Leichter says that the promotions signify the ongoing sales growth the Los Angeles-based company has experienced.

These relatively newer produce professionals will benefit from several professional development opportunities applicable to the produce industry.

The National Council of Agricultural Employers said the new regulation would inject additional new wage rates into the program disconnected from agriculture to compensate some workers for routine on-farm chores.

The grocer has launched “Sincerely, Food” — an omnichannel marketing campaign that it says celebrates the company’s purpose to bring people together around the joys of food and inspire well-being.

Karl Varsanyi, Manolo Reyes and Ravi Jolly will lead efforts to scale the Los Angeles-based company’s marketplace in new and existing markets globally.

Suzanne D’Annunzio will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies to drive growth and productivity for the Palmetto, Fla.-based company’s retail and foodservice businesses.

In this newly created role, Alyssa Houtby will lead the council’s advocacy efforts and will work closely with Monument Advocacy, the North American Blueberry Council’s Washington, D.C.-based lobbying firm.

Not every job requires using every tool on hand; however, having well-planned “toolkit” can keep productivity rolling, no matter the tasks that arise, says columnist Armand Lobato.

The Packer and PMG brought together thought leaders from the fresh produce industry to discuss some of the challenges and disruptions affecting the industry and how to turn them into opportunities in 2023 and beyond.

The Food as Medicine movement isn’t going anywhere. What is the retailer’s role?