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Sonya Constable, vice president of produce for Sprouts Farmers Market, rose to the top of a highly qualified and deserving list of produce retail talent while also achieving a history-making win.
Padilla began working with FDOC in July 2024; the consumer marketing and issues management assignments are two-year terms with an option for renewal.
Robert Guenther will serve as executive vice president of the Florida Tomato Exchange and Florida Tomato Growers Exchange and manager of the Florida Tomato Committee.
The importer has also added a new director of national business development.
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Rick Alcocer is bringing his four-decade-long career to a close.
The Yuma, Ariz.-based brand says the moves reflect its commitment to developing its talent in tandem with expanding its reach and impact in the date market.
Smith was recognized by peers, colleagues and a senator for her tireless work promoting the Michigan and U.S. apple industries.
The volunteer leaders will be confirmed by a ballot shared with the membership and begin their board service at the 2024 Global Fresh Produce and Floral Show, Oct. 17-19, in Atlanta.
Brett Baker, president of United Apple Sales in New York, will lead the U.S. Apple Association’s board of directors for 2024-25.
Rebecca Lupfer, who most recently served as chief financial officer, will lead all aspects of merchandising for the Carlisle, Pa.-based company, as well as commercial planning and pricing.
Edward “Ed” D. Duda Sr., whose career included leadership positions at A. Duda & Sons and various industry memberships, died Aug. 11 at age 91.
Raley’s has hired Jen Warner as chief administrative officer, overseeing the company’s food safety, sustainability and other programs.
RPE Inc., Bancroft, Wis., has hired Lauren Mordasky as business development manager.
Terra Exports, Las Vegas, hired Laura Paternostro as chief financial officer.
Neftali Garcia, representing the first generation in his family to attend college, was also a benefactor of the Washington Apple Education Foundation.
The Alliance for Food and Farming has appointed Kate Tynan chairwoman of its board and Ian LeMay vice chairman.
Sinclair International has appointed John Rogers to commercial director of North America
The Produce Marketing Association’s Center for Growing Talent is bringing people in the produce and floral industry together with a Virtual Wellness Walk and Run Challenge.
Homegrown Organic Farms has promoted Amanda Vietti and hired Stefaun Avakian as sales account managers.
Scott Mathews is the new CEO of iFoodDecisionSciences, and Diane Wetherington has been appointed executive chairwoman of the board.
Israeli company Top Seeds International has hired Ofir Elasar as vice president of sales and marketing.
Although the trade show experience was all online at United Fresh LIVE!, some attendees spent a lot of time visiting different booths.
Blueberry breeder Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc., Lowell, Ore., has hired Alberto Medina-Mora as regional director for Mexico.
The United Fresh Produce Association is seeking applications for 2020 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarships.
Every new day will bring a bit more diversity to employers because of changing demographics in the U.S., but building inclusion in the workplace takes intention, speakers said during a PMA Virtual Town Hall on diversity.
Joe Millman has joined I Love Produce’s marketing team.
Richard “Dick” Allen Symms, who led and grew the family business, Symms Fruit Ranch, Caldwell, Idaho, died July 13. He was 84.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Trade Representative’s Office has named five members to the U.S. Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables.
Agricultural Capital (AC) has restructured and added new leadership to prepare for rapid growth, according to the company.
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., Lakeville-Middleboro, Mass., has hired Tom Hayes as president and CEO.