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Eric Regnier, formerly ZAG’s vice president of operations, will help lead the company’s initiatives in managed IT, cybersecurity and data analytics for the agriculture sector.
These relatively newer produce professionals will benefit from several professional development opportunities applicable to the produce industry.
Hannah Waxler will be the in-store nutrition expert to help shoppers navigate healthy eating.
The former president of The Giant Co. joins Flashfood in its mission to reduce food waste and help families save money on groceries.
The nonprofit has added a certifications director and a client manager, roles EFI Executive Director Peter O’Driscoll says are “integral to scaling our proven certification program.”
Alex DiNovo, president and chief operating officer of the Columbus, Ohio-based DNO Produce, has announced the promotions of Deadra Barnett, Nick Middleton and Doug Snyder.
Conner O’Malley will take the reins from Tim Lane, who plans to retire later this year after leading the Yakima, Wash.-based company for 25 years.
Based in Miami and part of Moxxy’s East Coast team, Eileen Ariza brings over 20 years of accounting, financial and organizational leadership to the position.
Potatoes USA is seeking to fill 60 open seats, with each board member serving a three-year term.
David Whitmore, a longtime employee of and former vice president for Peak of the Market, died April 16 at age 60.
Toner, who served as vice president of political affairs with the International Fresh Produce Association, joins the team leading the event organized by Produce Business in collaboration with Eastern Produce Council.
Zespri says Darren LaMothe established himself as an integral member of the Zespri leadership team during the past four years.
Preferred Sales & Marketing, a provider of sales and marketing services in fresh produce and food brands, has named Paulina Villarreal national sales manager.
Jesse Himango, a second-generation grocer with more than a decade of produce industry experience, joins the developer of a software solution that aims to modernize produce departments of independent grocers.
The Salinas Valley-based vegetable producer has named former employee Art Munoz to lead raw product procurement in the U.S. and Mexico.
Credited with changing the focus of Bay Baby Produce’s marketing strategy to “multilevel marketing,” Lindsey Lance has been promoted to director of marketing of the Mt. Vernon, Wash.-based company.
The Yakima, Wash.-based company has added John Skadorwa to its leadership team.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack praised the confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of the USDA.
The Chicago-based company has hired Raul Jaramillo to spearhead global expansion.
Sarah Burns comes to Stemilt following a four-year tenure at FreshSource and 13 years working in sales at Earthbound Farm.
Grigg is leading global market expansion and overseeing the supply chain for the Chicago-based berry marketer and distributor.
The International Fresh Produce Association’s new director of production and environmental policy has experience in advocacy and government affairs along with a Department of Labor and USDA public service background.
“Bobby was an original ‘produce man,’” said Robert Bassetti’s brother, Jimmy Bassetti of Little Bear Produce.
Agronomist Kyle Cosgrove is joining the fresh produce sustainability consulting firm to advance on-farm services, support and lead participation in A Vibrant Future, a Climate-Smart Commodities grant-funded program.
Terry Thornsberry is a second-generation produce veteran with 40 years of industry expertise, according to a news release.
Sun World International has hired Bernardo Calvo, who spent the bulk of his career at the Monsanto Co., now part of Bayer AG, in significant leadership roles across multiple countries.
The competitive leadership program will enrich, connect and educate 12 mid-level produce and floral professionals through a series of in-person events over the next year.
John Freitas’ experience includes serving as vice president of sales and marketing for Fresh Origins and, most recently, head of foodservice for AeroFarms.
The Southeastern onion and vegetable grower has raised funds through its Grower America’s Farmers program to provide scholarships and grants for the next generation of farmers through Future Farmers of America.
Baldor Specialty Foods President Michael Muzyk received the New York Produce Show’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Dec. 6, prior to a ribbon cutting to open the show’s exhibition hall.