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The seasoned finance and enterprise transformation leader brings expertise across consumer products, food and agribusiness.
The produce industry veteran will step down in 2027 following more than 50 years of leadership, with Leach taking the helm in November 2026.
At IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show, mushroom growers shared how they are shifting from raw ingredients to quick-prep meal solutions to capture time-strapped Gen Z and millennial shoppers.
Brighter Bites has named co-founder Shreela Sharma as its new board chair following founder Lisa Helfman’s departure from the role, alongside publishing a report on its transition to a school-year fiscal calendar.
The newly appointed International Fresh Produce Association chairwoman urged agricultural leaders at the Global Produce and Floral Show to unite behind strong advocacy and restore consumer trust to capture a $10 billion market opportunity.
James Peterson discusses driving the century-old berry grower forward by pairing high-tech quality control and proprietary breeding with rigorous supply planning to protect margins against rising input costs.
Industry leaders at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Fresh Produce & Floral Show in Orlando revealed how economic shifts, generational dynamics and evolving consumer trust are shaping the future of produce and floral purchasing.
Two 2026 Packer 25 honorees share how innovative technology, processes and materials aim to cut waste.
GreenFruit 2.0 takes shape with key industry hire and internal promotions.
From farm-level pioneers to retail and logistics strategists to brand visionaries, here are 25 trail-blazing leaders redefining the fresh produce supply chain.
The member-owned agricultural association says its new board members bring more than 100 years of combined experience in agriculture.
Meet Kim St George, vice president of sales and marketing for Bolthouse Fresh Foods, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees.
Meet Ralph Salinas, produce specialist for Sysco, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees.
Meet Amanda Sains, vice president of marketing for Joolies Dates, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees.
Meet Hiroki Koga, co-founder and CEO of Oishii, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees.
Meet Scott Bauwens, CEO of GreenFruit Avocados, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees.
Meet Ashley Sempowski, manager, communications and PR for IFPA, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees.
Meet Adam Cooper, CEO of Oasis Dates and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees.
Meet Robert Schueller, director of public relations for Melissa’s Produce, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees.
Meet Manuel Michel, managing director of the Colombia Avocado Board, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees.
Meet Bobby Chacko, CEO for Bonduelle Americas, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees.
Meet Tony Mitchell, executive vice president of strategic partnerships, FreshEdge Prepared Solutions and one of the 2026 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Monique Mueller, director of communications, Bee Sweet Citrus, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees.
Meet Gordon Robertson, general manager, North America, Fresh Inset Solutions, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees.
Meet Julia Weber, vice president of marketing for Pure Flavor and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees.
Meet Dez Forsythe, vice president, supply chain for Foodbuy, and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees.
Meet Emiliano Escobedo, president and CEO of the Hass Avocado Board and one of the 2026 Packer 25 honorees.