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Industry veteran is bringing multiple decades of agribusiness and food experience to a new role at Naturipe as director of premium products.
Atlanta-based Salix Fruits has opened a new office in Sadat City, Egypt.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has named the 18 “rising stars” who will participate in the 2023 Passion for Produce program at its annual convention and trade show in Toronto, April 25-27.
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Agtech veteran David Lee, whose previous roles include president of indoor farming company AppHarvest, will now lead Lockhart, Texas-based Inevitable Tech.
Chapdelaine, the president of berry operations at Star Produce, has worked in the industry for more than 25 years. He will lead the Canadian Produce Marketing Association board of directors through 2024.
The association says that Lynsee Gibbons, who will start May 23, has a background in food advocacy work that will help advance its goals.
The International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral show this October will feature Steve Wozniak as a keynote speaker, introduced by incoming IFPA Chair John Anderson, CEO of Oppy.
Perishable food leader Jerry Callahan is bringing his retail expertise to the FiveStar Gourmet Foods board of directors this summer.
Longtime EFI leaders Kevin Boyle and Kenton Harmer will assume expanded roles to support the farmworker nonprofit’s expanding reach and strategic goals.
Produce veteran Cody Ramsey is bringing his expertise to develop and expand sales at the Salinas, Calif.-based grower.
Molly Rhyan is an industry veteran with over two decades of experience in supply chain packaging, having held key leadership roles at prominent companies such as IFCO, CHEP and Kraft Foods.
The Durham, N.C.-based Certified B Corporation, organic grower-packer-shipper, has named Natasha Goldstein chief financial officer.
Burns joins sitting co-Chairs Mike Joyner, Dave Puglia and Kam Quarles in providing direction for the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance as it works to advance its priorities in the reauthorization of the farm bill.
The commission says the new direction is “focused on the California brand with an emphasis on targeting and investment efficiencies,” which also included the hiring of an in-house marketing manager.
The cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets has named Dan Funk as its new president and CEO.
For 2024-2025, Carlos Solf of Southern Specialties will serve as East Coast chair and Craig Rolandelli of Jacobs Malcolm & Burtt will be the West Coast chair.
OTA says the leadership structure reflects the expanding vision of the trade association and the increasing opportunities and potential in the organic sector.
The company says Antonio “Tony” Figueroa will play a pivotal role in elevating its risk management culture, with his extensive background in regulatory compliance and loss control and prevention.
The company has promoted its senior category manager to oversee its fruit produce category.
The organization said Smith, who has been promoted to senior director of member and industry relations, will also organize its education programming.
The program is set for July 15-18 at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Gettysburg, Pa. Applications are being accepted through March 1 and are open to anyone in the U.S. potato industry.
The association will recognize leaders from Little Bear Produce, Dixondale Farms, Val Verde Vegetable Co., and more.
The company says Luiz Beling will work with James Rogers, Apeel’s founder and outgoing CEO, to transition into the new role. Rogers will remain as founder and board member.
Jim Ehrlich, the 2024 Potato Person of the Year, was recognized for his work advocating for the potato industry in Colorado and nationally. The award is co-sponsored by The Packer and the National Potato Council.
In the role, Matt Minthorn will focus on the carrier side of ALC’s business, overseeing activities related to carrier relations, compliance, and fraud prevention.
Byron DuBois was among award finalists selected based on progress in an agricultural career, the extent of soil and water conservation practices and contributions to the well-being of the community, state and nation,
Kenneth Avery has departed as CEO following a six-month tenure that began with the acquisition of International Fruit Genetics by Amfresh and its merging with SNFL Group.
As sales director, Henry Dill will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of daily sales operations, enhancing strategic partnerships and implementing initiatives to strengthen customer satisfaction and loyalty.