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With a background in category management and market research, Walter Liu brings experience from his tenures at Del Monte Fresh Produce and Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Chris Latta, most recently vice president of global sales for Binsfeld Engineering, has experience with sales, marketing and industrial design.
John Toner and Phil Gruszka have joined the organization as business development directors.
The California Strawberry Commission recently partnered with the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce to honor members of the strawberry industry.
Kenneth Fox died April 17 at age 91, the McAllen,Texas-based flexible packaging company announced.
Tim Wolfli has over two decades of experience in fresh produce, including agriculture, aquaculture and foodservice, the company says.
Bob Lanter, who officially assumes the role May 5, has more than 30 years of experience with a background in the public sector and nonprofit management.
The Chile-based company says Héctor Enrique Luján Valladolid will be its new CEO, effective July 1, leading the company’s worldwide operations.
The company says Chief Operating Officer Jason Te Brake will succeed outgoing CEO Daniel Mathieson, who is leaving Zespri to join Driscoll’s, effective July 1.
The Growers Co. president and CEO is set to receive Western Growers’ highest recognition of achievement, which is given to individuals who have contributed extensively to the agricultural community.
Frank Burkhardt previously held roles at Holcim, L’Oréal Switzerland and Proctor & Gamble and will promote the importer’s new sustainable brand in Europe, Trudi’s.
Produce veteran Mike Ciaramella has joined the Tempe, Ariz.-based wholesaler.
Maria de Sagrario Iglesias of FirstFruits Farms has been honored as the inaugural Grow the Good Farmworker of the Year winner.
Marianne Santo, three-time president of Eastern Produce Council and senior category manager of produce and floral at Wakefern Food Corp., died Sept. 24.
Catch a glimpse of who was there and what it all looked like just before the New England Produce Council’s 2023 Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo at the Encore Boston Harbor Resort and Casino.
NEW YORK — We saw a human-size eggplant mascot, heard a Michelin-starred celebrity chef talk about mushrooms as a center-plate dish and much more at this year’s Plant Based World Expo at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
Joseph Bunting of United Supermarkets in Texas has been at it a while now, and he’s impressed quite a few people along the way. Dive into the details and find yourself inspired.
The Chelsea, Mass.-based produce supplier says the additions will bring new capabilities and expertise to the organization’s rapidly evolving portfolio of brands and offerings.
Brandi Smith has over two decades of experience in accounting, finance and business management, as well as expertise in supporting complex agricultural organizations and driving financial insights.
Russell Hamlin, president of farming operations for the Bakersfield, Calif.-based grower of vegetables, will advise on Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Issues.
Will Regan joined the company in 2018 and was named to his most recent position, director of commercial finance and profitability, in 2022.
Shawn Munsell, chief financial officer for the Santa, Paula, Calif.-based grower-shipper, will depart for a new opportunity and James Snyder will return to the company to fill the role.
Formerly the company’s president of sales, Jim Roberts brings over two decades of experience to the role.
The company said the honor is a celebration not only of Coleman’s leadership, but also of the culture and values that define Equifruit.
Thomas “Tommy” Padilla has more than 14 years of experience in the produce industry, specializing in international and export sales.
Patrick Criteser, former CEO of Tillamook County Creamery Association, will join the Leamington, Ontario-based greenhouse grower.
The company has named produce industry veterans Jay Schneider as executive vice president of sales and procurement and Casey Kio as executive vice president of global business.
Paul Rice will transition to a member of an advisory council after 26 years with the organization.
Two produce industry veterans have been named country sales managers for Brazil, Peru and Chile in a move intended to enhance the company’s presence in those markets.
George Gilvesy received the Cory Clack-Streef Produce Person of the Year Award, recognizing efforts to improve the produce industry in the province.