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As the indoor farming leader hits a decade and a half of operations, co-founder Viraj Puri moves to executive chairman while industry veteran Craig Stevenson takes the helm as CEO.
Dwyer has been tapped to lead efforts to expand Clarifresh’s North American presence and deepen partnerships across the industry.
In the role of vice president of public affairs, Vetter will support alignment on governmental affairs across the company’s global regions.
The Peruvian Avocado Commission recognized the industry pioneers for their decades of visionary leadership and instrumental roles in establishing Peru as a premier global avocado supplier.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association says it will recognize Paul Catania Jr. as its Lifetime Achievement Award recipient on Thursday, April 30, in Toronto.
Neftaly Vargas brings experience from Braga Fresh and Tanimura & Antle.
The farmer-owned collective has named a strategic industry expert as its top executive to oversee global fruit and vegetable distribution.
The company says retail veteran Stephanie Reibling will leverage her 25 years of experience at Sam’s Club and Walmart to lead the company’s merchandising transformation and growth strategies.
Joe Kelley, a grocery industry veteran with deep operational expertise, most recently served as senior vice president of retail divisions for Kroger.
The company says the additions help broaden its multiregional network and build upon its acquisition of Applewood Fresh.
The Montreal-based importer of Fairtrade International-certified bananas says Hoefle has a firsthand understanding of what it takes to build and sustain successful produce programs at scale.
Naturipe Farms is fortifying its Value-added Fresh division through a trio of leadership appointments designed to accelerate commercial innovation and deepen retail partnerships.
Former Coca-Cola veteran joins the global berry leader to oversee finance, technology and strategy as the company prepares for its next long-term strategic plan.
The appointment of a former KPMG partner follows a fiscal year of significant revenue growth for the AI-driven robotics firm.
Owner Mike Teel has been appointed as CEO following the departure of Keith Knopf, while Raley’s has simultaneously elevated Tiffanie Burkhalter and Jen Warner to dual president roles.
The company is mourning the loss of Lipman, a visionary leader who transformed the company into a North American industry powerhouse while leaving an enduring legacy of innovation, vertical integration and deep community philanthropy.
The Crunch Pak co-founder and industry veteran will spearhead strategic growth and innovation for the fresh produce processor following a career of high-profile category development.
To help guide the company’s continued growth, the greenhouse operator has appointed Lee Quackenbush to the executive role.
Jerry W. “JJ” Fleeman Jr. will depart his role as CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA in June 2026 to succeed Todd Vasos as the CEO of Dollar General, effective Jan. 1, 2027.
The council has also opened nominations for three-year regional positions beginning in 2027.
James Benson has nearly 30 years of leadership experience and expertise in table grapes and citrus.
Joshua Carr and Stephen Sheldon join the cooperative to support procurement strategy and international growth.
Current president and CEO Jeff Huckaby will become the company’s chief agricultural officer, while produce industry veteran Ken Silvera will assume the role of CEO.
The Michigan-based distributor has expanded its sales footprint and retail support capabilities with the addition of Cody Anderson as national account manager.
David Hinojosa is set to lead the company’s next phase of strategic growth and community-focused retail initiatives.
Ellise Fallon brings more than 10 years of experience in food and ag-tech innovation to lead the company’s next phase of global growth.
In an executive interview, Bonduelle Americas CEO Bobby Chacko discusses transitioning from the Ready Pac name, leveraging his deep CPG background to bring “brand stickiness” to fresh produce and navigating the intense 15-day shelf-life cycle.
Bako Sweet bolsters its sales and marketing divisions with key hires from Safeway, Wonderful Citrus and Harris Ranch to drive retail partnership growth.
UnitedAg’s Education Foundation has awarded 40 students across California and Arizona, bringing the program’s lifetime total to over $2 million invested in the next generation of agricultural leaders.
To commemorate the International Year of the Woman Farmer, the commission is highlighting contributions of trailblazing California avocado growers.