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Steve Wright, who has retail experience at Tops Friendly Markets and Spartan stores, joins the company as vice president of sales.
The Toronto-based app marketplace says Chris Taylor is a strategic hire for its next phase of growth, bringing diverse financial leadership experience that will help bring the company to financial maturity.
Brad Franklin is one of only 20 produce managers nationwide being recognized with the International Fresh Produce Association’s 2024 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Award.
Carlos Pelaez and Kiyoshi Taylor will support the brand’s continued expansion in North America.
Ben Bliven will oversee day-to-day operations to ensure production targets and quality standards are met for the company, which specializes in manufacturing, distributing and fabricating equipment such as baggers, weighers, VFFS and turnkey solutions.
The alliance said Alexi Rodriguez, who will join the organization in January, will focus on its next chapter of growth.
Jennifer Scott joined the company in 2016 and most recently served as its director of community relations and charitable giving.
The Swiss agtech and artificial-intelligence company said Cameron Holbrook joined the company as the new CEO of its North American business.
Vangelos, whose career spanned over 50 years and included leadership roles for companies and industry organizations, died Sept. 5 at age 92.
Ben Tinker had served as assistant general manager of the Madison, Wis., office for the past seven years.
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.