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Jason Hart has been promoted to help oversee global operations for the discount retailer, with Atty McGrath set to move into Hart’s former role.
Chief Business Officer Chris Rogers has been tapped to succeed the company’s current CEO, who is set to join OpenAI.
From now to June 30, members of the blueberry industry can nominate leaders, growers, suppliers, marketers and mentors.
Jeff Fulton joins the company after a three-decade-long career at Dole Vegetable Co.
Ken Melban has held multiple leadership roles since joining the organization in 2011.
Parks shares how she drives initiatives across the company’s global operations to ensure fresh produce remains safe from farm to table.
“Frankie” is a quick learner and team player and has an eagerness to grow that made him stand out at Windset Farms.
The company said Tara Stroud and Daniel Owens bring agtech experience that will help serve customers.
Celebrating 40 years with Lakeside Organic Gardens earlier this year, Orozco is a pillar of the operation through his leadership and dedication.
“Rafa,” who has worked in sanitation for Stemilt Growers for over 16 years, has an interest in learning new things and accepts change with optimism.
The respected crew foreman’s 20-year agricultural journey showcases her intelligence, humility and commitment to uplifting her coworkers and improving company processes for the good of all.
Lane has been a part of Baloian’s leadership team for over 18 years, with 10 years as sales manager.
The resilient and joyful farmworker’s dedication, optimism and care for both plants and people make her an inspiring example of strength through adversity.
Dashan Dookhu brings more than three decades of experience in the produce industry as the company’s East Coast merchandising manager.
Daniel Gomez will focus on export markets for Giumarra’s California grapes and the import market for the company’s Mexican and South American programs.
Ivan Angland said his newly created position will allow the company to streamline global operational excellence while ensuring great quality outcomes for customers.
To lead strategic growth in the fresh berry sector, Tom Smith will spearhead initiatives to deliver a year-round, consolidated supply of fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries to foodservice customers across the U.S. and beyond.
With a career spanning more than six decades, the potato supplier says its former president’s vision and leadership helped grow the company’s reputation.
As the longtime board member Neil DeFeo retires after 27 years, Berry Martin joins the fresh berry company’s board of directors.
In a letter to employees, Fidji Simo, CEO of Instacart, said she will leave her role later this year and join OpenAI.
Skip Hulett brings a wealth of legal experience and leadership success at NatureSweet to the board, according to CEA industry group.
The Packer’s Women in Produce honorees have followed distinctly different paths to arrive at a place where they’re making powerful and positive change.
The Packer’s Women in Produce celebrates leaders who are moving the industry forward and inspiring future generations to do the same.
Joe Cook, who joined the company in 2016 as a transportation broker, most recently served as operations manager.
The Packer’s Women in Produce honors champions of agriculture and fresh produce consumption who are playing vital roles in the success of their own organizations and the future of the produce industry.
The Packer’s Women in Produce recognizes eight incredible leaders, changemakers and trailblazers.
BrightFarms Chief Financial Officer Steve Campione will serve as chair, joined by five board newcomers and five returning members.
The Packer’s Women in Produce honorees have followed distinctly different paths to arrive at a place where they’re making powerful and positive change.
The Packer’s Women in Produce recognizes eight incredible leaders, changemakers and trailblazers.
As co-founders shift to advisory roles, the previous COO and the company’s next generation have stepped into leading positions.