Packer 25
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.
Meet Tonya Morel, senior sourcing manager of grocery for FreshRealm 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 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.
Retailers who want to maximize sales of Idaho potatoes know Ross Johnson, vice president of retail and international for the Idaho Potato Commission, is the expert.
Meet Matt Hubbard, director of sales for Local Bounti and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
Harrington shares why those entering the produce industry need to work in a produce department, the opportunities for apples, pears and cherries and more.
The vice president of marketing for Gotham Greens shares how brands can drive engagement in the produce department.
Walmart’s senior director of produce sourcing discusses learning to manage failure, healthy risk taking, and thoughtful leadership.
Meet Mike Downey, director of procurement and business development for Military Produce Group and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Omer Davidi, CEO and co-founder of BeeHero and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
The co-founder and chief marketing officer for Molly’s Grape & Citrus Co. is on a mission to make grapes the go-to alternative to junk and to remind people that indulgence doesn’t have to come from a box of chocolates.
“To be recognized on the Packer 25 alongside so many people I’ve looked up to since I started in this industry is an incredible honor. To now see my name among such leaders, innovators and changemakers feels surreal,” says Kelsey Coon, Highline Mushrooms sales and marketing manager.
Meet Anthony Chanka, category manager for Giant Food and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
As CEO of the Dundee Citrus Growers Association, Callaham shares what makes Florida citrus so special and what the future holds for the state’s growers.
Meet Darryl Bollack, national sales manager for Mariani Nut Co. and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
“We believe we can have big success in changing the trend in the grape industry right now from excess supply to greater demand,” says Ignacio Caballero, Frutas de Chile director of marketing and founding member of the Global Grape Group.
As CEO of the ag tech incubator the Reservoir, Bernstein says he seeks so solve some of the decades long challenges in the fresh produce industry, through ag tech innovations.
Meet Daniel Bell, senior director of produce for Grocery Outlet and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
Arias shares how she and the team at Pear Bureau USA hope to change the perception of pears by leveraging technology and deploying digital media and influencer partnerships.
Now in its 21st year, this annual tribute to 25 leaders, innovators and agents of change across the fresh produce supply chain is both humbling and inspiring.
The lure of the produce business was irresistible, because it provided Paul Ramson with a chance to solve problems for a global market.