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Gopal is a globally recognized digital transformation expert with over 25 years of experience leading artificial intelligence and data strategy for Fortune 100 giants like Eli Lilly and Walgreens.
The Packer’s Women in Produce shines a spotlight on the visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration.
Jesús Gutiérrez Manuel is a distinguished farmworker leader who combines 15 years of agricultural expertise with a background in nursing to advocate for innovation, food safety and the holistic well-being of his peers.
Magaly Alfaro Avalos is a veteran harvest leader and aspiring agronomy engineer who has spent 18 years at NatureSweet, blending elite technical performance with a deep commitment to community advocacy and the mentorship of women in agriculture.
The Packer’s Women in Produce shines a spotlight on the visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration.
The Packer’s Women in Produce shines a spotlight on the visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration.
The Equitable Food Initiative and The Packer have revealed the the top five nominees for the third annual award, recognizing the essential leaders who ensure the success and safety of the fresh produce industry.
The Packer’s Women in Produce shines a spotlight on the visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration.
While the California Walnut Commission’s marketing efforts continue to reposition the nut as a fresh staple for younger demographics, the industry faces a complex pivot as the war in Iran disrupts export routes and drives farm input costs to record highs, Verloop says.
The Packer’s Women in Produce shines a spotlight on the visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration.
Brown, who died on April 30, played an instrumental role in national sales for FreshEdge and served as a mentor to those in the industry.
The former strategy executive will now oversee the innovation and expansion of the company’s private-label portfolio to enhance customer loyalty and drive omnichannel growth.
Leveraging nearly 50 years of industry experience, the former Associated Wholesale Grocers executive will oversee the company’s expansion as its white-label generative AI platform scales to hundreds of independent retail locations.
The Packer’s Women in Produce shines a spotlight on the visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration.
This annual honor shines a spotlight on nine visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration.
The vice president of Gen V and the Quebec Produce Marketing Association president is recognized for his visionary leadership and advocacy for the Canadian greenhouse sector.
Amanda Brown-Estelle brings deep retail expertise as the company continues to invest in the future.
The grower, packer and shipper of fresh fruits and vegetables adds David Dudley as director of merchandising and marketing, while also promoting Daren Van Dyke to vice president of sales and marketing.
The company says the strategic hire of Joh Johannsen underscores its commitment to embedding practical AI capabilities across its food safety and supply chain platform.
Industry insiders say he brings ample experience working with agriculture from his previous roles.
The date brand is refocusing its strategic distribution on the U.S. market, appointing David Baxter as CEO and expanding its volume through a new partnership with Naturally Grown Growers.
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.