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For years I would preach from the BrandStorm stage about the trends in brand marketing and small but impactful strategies to grow individual businesses and overall consumption of fresh produce through marketing.
Mission Produce, Inc. announces the promotion of Denise Junqueiro to Vice President of Marketing and Communications, reporting to Steve Barnard, Chief Executive Officer and Founder.
Fort Pierce, Fla.-based DLF International is pleased to announce that Ed Sheubrooks has joined the DLF sales team.
John D’Arrigo, President, CEO and Chairman for D’Arrigo California has been honored by the University of Arizona, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as an influential visionary and agricultural leader.
My passion for produce began during the time I worked for Publix supermarkets starting in 1989. My produce journey took me all the way to the produce manager role in 1993, where I broke district sales records.
Live Oak Farms, Calif. Based, has added Bonny (Choate) Iten to their sales staff.
Farming is kind of a whole lifestyle. You’ve heard this before from farmers: it’s your work, it’s your lifestyle, it’s your life. It’s what I’ve done most of my life... that’s as much passion as there is.
Honored for the first time in 2020, the leading grower, The Oppenheimer Group (Oppy) was selected as one of Canada’s Top Employers for the second year in a row.
Megan McKenna, Senior Director of Marketing & Foodservice, National Watermelon Promotion Board, as the recipient of the 2021 Betty Bastion Outstanding Service Award.
Robert Lichtenberg, Director of Purchasing for Earl’s Organic Produce on The SF Market is retiring after a career spanning almost 50 years.
Oregon native Nicole Harrison, winner of Fresh Del Monte’s BUNCH OF GOOD™ sweepstakes, presents a check for $10,000 on behalf of Fresh Del Monte’s ‘Bunch of Good Society’ to Nate Crone of Feeding America.
A well-known veteran of the produce industry has joined the team at Mastronardi Produce to help support their recently expanded Western business operations.
Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Apeel today announced the hiring of Jim Smits as Vice President of Retail Advisory, a new role designed to align Apeel’s solutions with the needs of retail grocery executives.
The Organic Grower Summit, Presented by Western Growers and the Organic Produce Network will honor long-time organic grower Vic Smith as the recipient of the fourth annual Organic Grower Summit’s Grower of the Year.
FullTilt Marketing, a firm focused on agriculture, fresh produce and specialty food industries recently expanded the team welcoming Kari Fox as the new creative director and Dan Kaho as senior project manager.
Lori Taylor and THE PRODUCE MOMS® continue to promote the messages and missions of the produce industry.
Matthew Grieshop has been named as the director of Cal Poly’s new Center for Organic Production and Research.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the appointment of eight members to the Hass Avocado Board.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations of qualified watermelon producers and handlers for eight seats on the National Watermelon Promotion Board.
Morgan Hill, Calif.-based Sakata Seed America announces the appointment of Eduardo Flores to the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO) for Sakata Seed America, effective November 29th, 2021.
Leading produce marketer Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet welcomes Andrew Kamenitzer as account executive to their sales team.
I truly believe leaders need to have a servant mentality. Leaders are fortunate to be in a position of influence and we should take this opportunity to make this world a slightly better place when we can.
What’s a little-known or fun fact about you? “I love to fly and hope to one day complete the requirements for my pilot’s license,” said Phillip Grant, general manager Hunts Point Produce Market.
“Fruits and vegetables are my babies. With improved genetics and growing practices, so many fruits have better flavor these days,” said Janice Honigberg, president of Sun Belle.
One thing that I’m really proud of over probably the last year is my team. My team over this last year and a half has had a lot of challenges and my team really faced and overcame them, said Carrie Mack of Walmart.
“I am most proud of the positive influence I have had on many people’s career development. My proudest moments have been when people working for me have been promoted,” said Ed Treacy, Produce Marketing Association.
The New England Consulting Group announced Werner von Pein as a Principal and Advisor to its CPG. He brings nearly 40 years of global marketing, sales, operations and general management leadership.
Shaunte Mears-Watkins has been appointed to the Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce Inc. board of directors.
The U.S. Apple Association announced Mitchell Liwanag will join the organization as manager of association services. Liwanag brings a background in agriculture and association management experience.
A veteran Port of Oakland project administrator has been given a key role in planning the Port’s maritime future.