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The former head of Kopke Fruit transformed North American grocery shelves by pioneering counter-seasonal supply chains and establishing the Delaware River ports as the premier hub for South American produce.
The executive assumed the role in July, leading a new phase for the trade association’s U.S. commercial office focused on advancing institutional relations and promotional work for Chilean fruit.
DeGiglio will oversee commercial strategy with a focus on accelerating revenue growth, expanding strategic partnerships and developing new growth initiatives.
John Torres will lead the organization’s advocacy, government relations, political affairs strategy and more.
Deerpoint Group has tapped the agricultural executive as its first chief revenue officer to oversee the expansion of its automated irrigation and crop nutrition technology into new regional markets across the U.S.
D’Arrigo became the face of the brand at age 3 and served as a strong advocate for the fresh produce industry.
The grocery chain says it has promoted Carol Barsotti, Natalie Slater and Levi Wingo to drive operational excellence, unify marketing efforts and accelerate growth across its grocery brands.
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. has appointed industry veteran, who will succeed the retiring Gary Koch.
Gibbons, who first joined the U.S. Apple Association in May 2023, has been named vice president of communications.
De Martino, formerly a senior vice president and chief people officer for McDonald’s Corp., is set to succeed the retiring Tim Massa in September.
FullTilt Marketing has added three new members to its account team to strengthen its ability to serve its clients.
Mayda Sotomayor transitions to board and advisory role following year-long co-leadership period.
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.