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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.
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.