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Homegrown Organic Farms is pleased to announce Jonah Reardon as the newest addition to our sales team.
Mission Produce, Inc. hosted its much-anticipated ninth annual philanthropic golf tournament in support of The Mission Foundation, which gives 100% of revenue from the event back to local charities.
G&R Farms is proud to welcome new hire Jon Ellis, who will be serving in the role of Operations Manager.
Kids’ Food Basket aims to feed children living at or near the poverty level with critical evening meals to make sure kids are performing at their highest academic ability.
Taylor Farms announced the appointment of Joe Pezzini to the position of Senior Director of Agricultural Operations, effective October 11th, 2021.
This October marks not only the start of Starr Ranch Growers Harvest Season but also brings the announcement of the retirement of long time Director of Marketing, Scott Marboe.
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and North American Blueberry Council have appointed Leslie Wada, Ph.D., RD, a longtime research consultant for the council, as senior director of nutrition and health research.
In September, the nine-member Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) elected four new officers to Board of Directors, serving a two-year term from 2021 through 2023.
It was 1986 when Myra Gordon started as a part-time executive assistant for the newly formed Hunts Point Terminal Produce Cooperative Association Inc.
Bobalu Berries announced a new addition to their sales team as they continue to position the company on a growth track. Ryan Baird has joined the existing sales team led by Anthony Gallino, VP of Sales.
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.
D’Arrigo California Brings Awareness, Hope and Cooking for a Cure in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Produce company, D’Arrigo California is partnering with Candice Walker, foodie influencer of Proportional Plate, to host a virtual and interactive cooking class featuring Andy Boy produce.
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) announced today the launch of a nationwide search for a new CEO and Executive Director.
After nearly 7 years leading and transforming the business, Kevin Doran is moving to the Longvine Growing Co Board of Directors, vacating the CEO position.
Ocean Mist Farms is pleased to announce the promotion of Christopher Drew to President and Chief Executive Officer.
North America’s largest greenhouse lettuce grower, Revol Greens, today announced the hiring of produce industry veteran Matt Roy as Vice President of Food Service.
Produce industry veteran Jamey Higham will become the next president and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission, effective in early 2022.
Fifth Wheel Freight founder and chairman Brian Bennett announced a new chief operating officer this week. Josh Brawley steps into a new role that shapes senior leadership and fosters continued growth.
About three weeks in, there was a blizzard, and I was a newbie closing the department on my own. It was the craziest, most frenetic work environment ... I got the produce bug quick and haven’t turned back.
I was in the Midwest and decided I wanted to do greenhouse research. I was studying crop protection for corn and soybeans.
Gold Coast Packing Inc., has hired Robb Bertels as its new Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Albert P. Keck II, President of Hadley Date Gardens, Inc., will serve as the Western Growers Chairman of the Board of Directors for a one-year term.
I needed a job and I ended up migrating to the produce department. Little did I know that my first task of wrapping cases of Andy Boy iceberg lettuce would turn into a lifelong passion of produce and merchandising.
I have been very fortunate over my career to have had many great achievements. Though my biggest accomplishment as a professional has been helping migrate my father’s company into an industry recognized brand.
I spent four years working in the circus! Everyone thinks I was a performer when I say that, but I worked as a marketing promoter for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. It was a great marketing training ground.
As the emphasis on fresh food continues to grow and be a larger point of differentiation, the WAFC is seeking to incorporate producers and suppliers at our annual convention to grow this business for all.
What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? “Being one of the original members involved in creating Fresh Thyme and opening 70+ stores in five years,” said James Braswell, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market.
Feek Properties LLC, which owns Fort Pierce, Fla.-based DLF International, has added 750 new acres for grapefruit production this year and are in the process of expanding further, said Doug Feek, president.
ohn D’Arrigo, president, CEO and chairman of the board for D’Arrigo California, was honored by the University of Arizona, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with the Eugene G. Sander Lifetime Achievement Award.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of three members to serve on the Mushroom Council.