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New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher today announced the appointment of Joe Atchison III of Cherry Hill, N.J., as the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture.
Tanimura & Antle is pleased to announce that 46 employee-owners have been inducted to its long-standing and honored 20 Year Club this year.
Schnuck Markets, Inc. announced Tom Henry, the company’s Chief Data Officer and Deputy Chief Information Officer since May 2021, has been promoted to serve on the company’s Strategy Team.
The president of Tom Lange Co. Inc. will now add CEO to his job title at the St. Louis, Mo.-based, employee-owned produce company.
WPS is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Rigdon to the newly created director of retail sales position.
After many years in leadership roles with multiple media groups in Monterey County, Monica Tovar is announced as new president & CEO of TMD Creative.
Kim brings more than two decades of experience in food safety and quality management, working with commodities as varied as spices, mushrooms, cheese, milk, pasta, snacks, and juices.
The California Walnut Board and California Walnut Commission is searching for a new CEO, as Michelle Connelly has resigned. Connelly’s last day will be February 11, 2022.
The same year that Avocados From Mexico made the list of the 50 Most Innovative Companies, the trailblazing organization seeks to strengthen from within.
Oxnard, Calif.-based Westfalia Fruit announced that Raina Nelson has been appointed President of its USA operations, from the end of August 2021.
After 30 very successful years, Andrew Walsh, owner and CEO of Vida Fresh is venturing into a different kind of field … retirement.
Karla Stockli, Chief Executive Officer of the California Fig Advisory Board, is the new chairperson at Buy California Marketing Agreement (CA Grown).
It is with mixed feelings that Rainier Fruit Company announces the retirement of their President, Randy Abhold on August 31st.
Mucci Farms announces the hiring of produce industry veteran Ken Paglione in the role of Sales Account Manager.
CHICAGO — Washington apple grower Sean Gilbert is The Packer’s 2021 Apple Man of the Year.
Stemilt is pleased to announce Vivian Page as its new Vice President of Human Capital.
Welcome to The Packer’s Fresh Take, a column featuring advice and inspiration from leaders and innovators in the produce industry, in their own words.
The U.S. Apple Association has named a new chair to lead its board of directors.
Moxxy’s award-winning team is celebrating a major accomplishment by one of its members – the agency recently promoted Christina Fuentes to Project Manager.
Wholesum, leading growers and shippers of Fair Trade Certified, 100% organic farm-fresh vegetables, recently promoted Joanna Jaramillo to Marketing Manager.
West Pak Avocado, a global supplier of fresh avocados, proudly welcomes Stephen Sheldon as Director of Global Sourcing.
Santiago-based Hortifrut has announced changes in its ranks of senior executives.
Part 2 of The Packer’s Tom Karst recently interviewed Hans Sauter, chief sustainability officer and senior vice president of research and development at Fresh Del Monte.
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) announced Jeff Pedersen, Executive Vice President and Chief Sales and Support Officer, is retiring after 45 years in the grocery business, effective December, 2021.
Alyssa Houtby has been promoted to Senior Director, Federal Affairs for California Citrus Mutual (CCM).
Mission Produce, Inc. has announced the development of its sales and sourcing departments to promote the company’s rapid growth into emerging markets and additional categories.
With Fresh Del Monte operations and distribution in more than 90 countries, Hans Sauter has a global perspective on sustainability efforts.
The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Clark Roper to its team.
Lourdes Pérez Cordero did not grow up in a citrus growing family, but you wouldn’t know that after meeting her.