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The National Grocers Association has announced promotions for three key senior staff executives.
Indoor agriculture company said its co-founder, Craig Hurlbert, reprises his role as chief executive officer as part of a company restructuring.
These new members, which include Carmen Ponce of Tanimura & Antle, Chris Drew of Ocean Mist Farm and Kiana Amarel of BlazerWilkinsonGee, will serve a three-year term.
Twenty graduate students were selected to join the program for inspiration and training in agricultural policy, commodity market analysis, agricultural finance and other applied fields.
Measure to Improve’s CEO and Burford Ranch’s director of farming have joined the foundation board.
Industry veteran Ze’ev Barylk brings experience from Rivulus and Netafilm to the precision pollination and hive sensing company.
Washington State Apple Blossom Festival recognized the Stemilt executive for the company’s support of the state’s tree fruit industry.
Chris Hooks, whose experience spans conventional grocery, discount retail and private label, joins the Modesto, Calif.-based grocer’s executive leadership team.
The World Apple and Pear Association has elected Jeff Correa, director of international marketing at Pear Bureau Northwest, as chairman of the association.
The Ontario, Calif.-based company said Chris Dougan, former senior vice president of sales for Chiquita Brands International and Fresh Express, will be instrumental in shaping its future growth.
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.
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.
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.