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The indoor agriculture company promoted its chief financial officer, Kathleen Valisek, to the role of president and chief financial officer.
The newly created role is intended to strengthen the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s membership offerings and expand into new markets domestically and beyond Canada.
Josep Jove Estiarte has been appointed to the position, effective immediately, after serving as interim CEO and chief innovation officer since February 2024.
Philadelphia-based AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has named Kent Shoemaker to its board of directors, appointing him chairman of the board.
ORLANDO, Fla. — The trade show was so huge and so elaborate, it was almost like a theme park at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show. This is what one of our editors saw and learned.
Here are five reasons Chris Miller rocks as produce director at his grocery company.
The produce-forward cause marketing organization’s fundraising efforts helped support Feeding America food banks and organizations such as the Foundation for Fresh Produce, Our Military Kids and Ripe for Revival.
The Oppenheimer Group’s Senior Sales Representative Dan Wickland is the longest-tenured employee in the history of Oppy’s Chicago office.
Taylor Farms is reopening its first, original Salinas, Calif., facility, which closed in 2022 due to a devastating fire, in time for the start of the growing season.
Kierra Kissack will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Peak of the Market’s Winnipeg distribution center, including receiving, shipping, packing and maintenance.
The 16 new members and 16 reappointed members will guide the organization’s efforts to promote and support the potato industry.
The Board Leadership Development (BOLD) program connected emerging leaders from across the supply chain with experts and resources essential to form a well-rounded understanding of the business.
In a move that it says demonstrates its commitment to environmental sustainability, California Giant Berry Farms has appointed Justin Kosta as director of sustainability.
Dana Graber joined FMI in 2016 as senior counsel for FMI’s government relations team, providing support to members through regulatory tracking, development of regulatory strategy and compliance assistance.
The Philadelphia-based company says the appointments will strengthen its leadership and enhance its capabilities in global operations, manufacturing, information technology, digital solutions and human resources.
Tom Coufal will be responsible for growing J&C Tropicals’ footprint in new markets throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Tops Friendly Markets, a Williamsville, N.Y.-based full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania and Vermont, has promoted Cole Bickal to produce/floral specialist in its east region.
Los Angeles-based Pacific Trellis Fruit, the owner of the Dulcinea brand, has promoted Marcial Hernandez Manzano to vice president of supply and operations.
Anderson, who has served as executive vice president of GGNA since 2017, has been part of the GLOBALG.A.P. team since 2014.
Belgium-based Tomra Food has appointed Peter Lamb as vice president and head of sales for Tomra Fresh Food.
Longtime Kentucky produce industry veteran Al “Buzz” Horton died Sept. 4 at age 79.
The podcast, which began in May, was created with a mix of produce supply chain and sourcing professionals in mind.
The Pleasanton, Calif.-based firm says it offers high-quality fruit for essential nutrients for athletes.
Mike Taylor, vice president of sales and marketing, has been promoted to senior vice president of business development strategy; Tate Mathison, director of sales, will become vice president of sales and marketing.
Plant & Food Research scientist Annette Richardson’s work has led to advancements that have helped increase yields and contributed to the overall quality of kiwifruit crops, according to a news release.
The Emeryville, Calif.-based company says that Denise Webster has joined its Food & Agriculture team.
The Carlisle, Pa.-based company has named Rebecca Lupfer chief financial officer and Dave Lessard senior vice president of operations, customer experience and perishable distribution.
Tony Zuccato has over 30 years of experience in information technology, software development and project management, the company says.
Joining the company are Elena Hernandez, as director of global marketing insights, and Pablo Gómez, as director of quality insights.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas will honor the Omega Produce founder for her contributions to the association and industry during her lifetime.