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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.
Two producers and two importers were officially seated as committee members Dec. 6.
Jacob “Jake” Samuel has helped build the premium dried fruit business into one of the leading suppliers of unsweetened, all-natural fruits for ingredient use.
Kurt Kistler has over 25 years of fresh produce industry experience, having spent the last seven years at Charlie’s Produce.
The nine-member council comprises eight domestic growers and one importer.
D’Arrigo California is commemorating the 100th birthday of Andy D’Arrigo, whose leadership helped shaped the company.
Hatice Evren will serve as U.S. Group CEO, overseeing Getir and FreshDirect, while Sloan Eddleston has been appointed FreshDirect CEO.
Vanessa Hensley joins FullTilt as project manager, and Chandell Lattin will serve as the firm’s newest marketing specialist.
The Watsonville, Calif.-based company has named Garland Reiter Jr. as its chief commercial officer for Driscoll’s of Americas.
Darrin Snarr has been appointed regional sales manager for Orion.
The University of Southern California Marshall School of Business has recognized Greg McNiff as the 2024 Food Industry Executive of the Year.
Jordan James will fill the role held by Bruce Cox, who retired after 20 years with the company.
The award will be presented to BC Fresh Vegetables Inc. President and CEO Murray Driediger at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Convention and Trade Show’s awards brunch on April 25.
Mark Currie, former chief operating officer of Elevation Foods, will succeed the retiring Joe Caldwell and run Giorgi Mushroom, Giorgio Fresh and Giorgio Foods.
Nomination applications are due by May 1, 2024, for three seats with terms expiring in 2027 and one seat with a term expiring in 2025.
Rawls Neville has worked with G&R Farms since 2015 in a storage and packing relationship through his previous businesses.
Prior to joining the foodservice distributor, Kevin Vogt served as the managing director at the Swanson Family of Cos.
Marco Andrea Corbo, produce veteran and vice president of sales and operations for Toronto’s J.E. Russell Produce Ltd., died June 18.
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association has three new directors and a new board chair, following appointments made at its Annual General Meeting, June 11 in Toronto.
Michael Schadler, who brings extensive experience with representing growers, packers and shippers, will begin the role in September, succeeding Todd Fryhover who will retire this year.
With growing demand for local produce in the foodservice industry and evolving operator needs, Markon says it saw the importance of having a dedicated presence beyond the West Coast.
The indoor agriculture company promoted its chief financial officer, Kathleen Valisek, to the role of president and chief financial officer.