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Burns joins JOH from Gutsy Inc., where he most recently served as senior vice president of sales, bringing a quarter-century of CPG experience spanning beverage and produce sectors across multiple retail channels.
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. has elected Joe Polizzi, president and CEO of Town and Country Supermarket Inc., to its board of directors, filling a seat previously held by Jim Brown, who served for 24 years.
The seasoned retail executive and former Amazon vice president would serve as the new CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA and a member of the company’s management board.
The executive appointment unifies financial oversight across 1939 Group’s multibanner footprint, strengthening foundational support and market agility for individual grocery brands.
A seventh-generation farmer, Dake has more than a decade of experience spanning produce marketing, public affairs, industry advocacy, organizational management and business development.
Deerpoint Group’s new CEO, Mike Hemman, explains how shifting from siloed, batch-style fertilizer applications to an integrated, fully managed system is the key to surviving today’s unpredictable agricultural market.
The longtime marketing leader caps a distinguished 34-year career with the company.
Iliana Loza has been appointed to a newly created role for the importer and exporter of fresh and dried produce.
The additions of Adam Dandrea and Jay Betancourt aim to boost the company’s fruit and vegetable sourcing capabilities and grower networks.
Cullen is the company’s first female president and the great-granddaughter of the company’s founder, Michael J. Cullen.
The Masser Family of Companies president and CEO has been elected for his decades of agricultural expertise, strategic vision and commitment to enhancing category performance.
The new vice president of compliance, Jennifer Pulcipher, has expertise in regulatory compliance, third-party certification programs, crisis management and global supplier standards.
The company says additions to its leadership team will accelerate growth and enhance value to growers and retail partners.
Prior to Nickey Gregory’s passing, longtime company executive Scott Chapman was named to the role of president.
James Peterson has been named CEO, with predecessor Gary Wishnatzki transitioning to board chairman.
The company has named Associated Wholesale Grocers Chief Financial Officer Gary Koch to its board of directors and has added former ReposiTrak principal David Stukus as vice president.
To accelerate growth in the Midwest, JOH has promoted Brian LaMarche to vice president of produce for the division and welcomed Pat McErlean as its new customer manager.
By bringing on vertical farming pioneer Marc Oshima to spearhead its sales strategy, the company aims to leverage his extensive industry partnerships and leadership experience to scale its microgreen and edible flower brands.
The official promotional brand for the Chilean fruit industry is mourning the death of the historic president of its association, who is recalled as a “tireless advocate for producers and exporters” and a “deeply respected and approachable leader.”
Hair will support national accounts to help drive continued growth for the brand and its expanding portfolio of guacamole, salsa, queso, bean dips and other refrigerated dip solutions.
The company says the promotion of Lawrence Mallia to vice president of AI strategy and product solutions and addition of Manjusha Sunkavalli as a data scientist comes as its moves its AI-driven solutions from vision to measurable results.
Wes Saber brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the consumer goods industry.
The Packer’s Women in Produce shines a spotlight on the visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration.
From field worker to Farmworker of the Year finalist, Rogelio Nabor Martinez’s 16-year career at Blue House Farm serves as a powerful story of technical mastery, personnel leadership and community advocacy for the modern agricultural professional.
The Packer’s Women in Produce shines a spotlight on the visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration.
The Packer’s Women in Produce shines a spotlight on the visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration.
Anuj Girdhar is a seasoned agriculture and consumer products finance executive who joins the Sunkist leadership team.