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Now in its 21^st year, this annual tribute to 25 leaders, innovators and agents of change across the fresh produce supply chain is both humbling and inspiring.

Amy Wood, president of Mushroom Council, is on a mission to grow per capita mushroom consumption by reaching emerging consumers.

“This industry is dynamic, collaborative and deeply rooted in feeding people — something I find incredibly meaningful,” says Rannel Santiago, director of produce for Sysco and one of the 2025 Packer 25 honorees.

Meet Tiffany Sabelli, senior director of sales at Pure Flavor and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.

Meet Nathan Pumplin, CEO of Norfolk Healthy Produce and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.

Kevin Naze, director of produce for The Chef’s Warehouse, talks growth, team building and embracing change.

Meet Tonya Morel, senior sourcing manager of grocery for FreshRealm and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.

Meet Steve May, vice president of retail and wholesale sales for C&C Produce and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.

The replenishment analyst and sales representative with Misionero Produce says she sees automation and forecasting playing a bigger role in meeting consumer’s expectations.

The CEO of Emerald Packaging has been reinventing produce packaging for over two decades, leading the industry in addressing plastic waste, helping to shape legislation and more.