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The National Council of Agricultural Employers says it will seek applications for the position through March 31.
Peter Alford brings experience in human resources, organizational leadership, employee development, career planning, talent acquisition and strategic planning to the Pelion, S.C.-based fresh vegetable grower.
The organization has hired Cristie Mather as vice president of marketing and Adriane Rippberger as director of marketing.
What began as a temporary warehouse job became a career, helping guide the organization as chair, CEO and managing partner as it grew globally with $1.5 billion in revenue.
Since March 2021, Monisha Dabek has led sales, marketing, innovation, insights, revenue management and demand planning teams for the cooperative’s U.S. region.
BJ’s Wholesale Club has promoted Scott Schmadeke, senior vice president, field and fresh operations, to the role of executive vice president, chief operations officer.
Improving the world, one fairly priced banana at a time, is all in a day’s work for this vice president of sales and marketing and the dynamic team at Equifruit.
Ken Silveira’s 35 years of fresh produce experience includes previous stints as CEO and president for other companies.
The Yuma, Ariz.-based medjool date brand says David Baxter has been an integral part of its team for the past six years, demonstrating “exceptional leadership and vision.”
Mark Murai, who has 40 years of industry experience with berries and other fresh produce, will succeed the retiring Paul Allen as CEO of the vertically integrated berry grower-shipper.
Raven Mariani’s primary responsibilities include the advancement of the foundation through the development and implementation of alumni relations programs and outreach strategies.
The fresh produce grower-packer-importer has named Jackie Carrillo as executive vice president of sales and Dan Acevedo as director of business development.
Outgoing CEO Barry Murchie will transition to a role on the GoodLeaf Farms board of directors.
Gary Shields worked in the potato industry for more than 30 years and brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role, the association says.
Christopher Oakes, president of Medina, N.Y.-based LynOaken Farms, has been named to lead the board of directors for the nonprofit trade association.
Georgia Machell becomes only the third permanent head of the nonprofit education and advocacy arm of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children since 1990.
The social impact organization says the new role will help expand retail distribution and global partnerships.
Jeff Smutny joins the institute as its new executive director, bringing experience in marketing and regulatory affairs in the agriculture industry.
Arias brings experience in marketing from roles at Naturipe Farms and Dole Food Company and will take over the role from Kevin Moffitt, who is retiring.
Jessica Keller is the first to serve in this role, which was created to align with the International Fresh Produce Association’s core commitment to grow member value globally.
Duane Eaton, a long-time senior staff executive who led the meetings and tradeshows team at legacy organization Produce Marketing Association, has died.
Leaders, innovators and industry stalwarts were among those who died in 2023, with their peers remembering their professional contributions and impact on the produce industry.
Fresh produce purveyors chased big goals at this year’s IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim, Calif., seeking to deliver the freshest products and the most provocative ideas and innovations on the show floor.
From the proliferation of compostable packaging options to a snack-sized supernova, fresh produce purveyors unveiled the most exciting updates and products at the 2023 Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim, Calif.
The International Fresh Produce Association has kicked off its annual show, bringing together a diverse industry and delivering programming and parties with its signature showmanship and panache.
“For us, it was a perfect, unicorn type of an event — you just don’t get these kinds of opportunities very often, if ever,” Frutura’s CEO David Krause tells The Packer in a Q&A about what these acquisitions mean.
International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns and current and incoming board of directors chairs say technology and innovation will be a constant drumbeat throughout the 2023 Global Produce & Floral Show.
The Pennsylvania-based supplier distributor of fresh garlic, ginger and shallots is building its business and deepening its capabilities through a partnership with a food industry-focused holdings company.
Longtime director Beth Mitcham is retiring after 31 years. Professors Irwin Donis-Gonzalez and Barbara Blanco-Ulate will serve as co-directors to lead the center into its next chapter.
Tamara Muruetagoiena shares what brought her to fresh produce, initiatives on her plate and what’s exciting her most when it comes to fresh produce and sustainability right now.