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Santa Cruz, Calif.,-based Awe Sum Organics recently announced the addition of two new hires to support its upcoming launch of organic avocados.
The creation of the Emerging Leader Development Program has provided 128 young leaders with an immersive experience on the many issues facing the industry and how to be leaders within FFVA.
Exhibitors at the Southeast Produce Council’s Sept. 22-24 Southern Innovations trade show and conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., delivered on the innovation front.
Produce industry advocate and longtime United Fresh leader Jeff Oberman was chosen to lead the California Avocado Commission, starting October 10.
The Packer recently connected with retailers planning to attend the much-anticipated IFPA show to learn what they hope to gain from the Orlando event.
Following IFPA’s Washington Conference, Sept. 28, more than 150 industry and association leaders convened for a dinner to celebrate Tom Stenzel’s three decades of service to the fresh produce industry.
Rexburg, Idaho-based Wilcox Fresh expands its supply of Idaho potatoes by acquiring heirloom fingerling grower and shipper, Southwind Farms.
The transaction is expected to fuel Sunrise’s future growth and provide meaningful opportunities for expansion and future acquisitions.
Angie Thomas joins The National Mango Board to support west coast retail marketing and merchandising.
The Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and the Organic Produce Network will honor long-time organic grower Jeff Huckaby as the recipient of the fifth annual Grower of the Year award.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas has named Bill Sykes, founder and vice president of The Sykes Company, as the 2022 recipient of the FPAA Pillar of the Industry award.
Wendy McManus, CEO and founder of Connect 2 Potential, is opening the doors to a new leadership development program known as Thriving Leaders Circle.
Blue Diamond Growers president and CEO Mark Jansen has announced he intends to step down from the role he has held since September 2010.
The Southeast Produce Council is accepting nominations for its upcoming Next Generation Leadership Academy.
After 30 years of service to Harris Teeter and a total of 47 years in the industry, Mark Hilton, vice president of produce merchandising, has announced he will retire on Nov. 30 of this year.
The Irvine, Calif.-based California Avocado Commission has promoted Ken Melban to vice president of industry affairs and operations.
Produce industry veteran Mark Munger has joined artichoke grower Ocean Mist Farms as its next senior director of marketing.
Yakima, Wash.-based FirstFruits Farms has announced several staff moves, highlighted by the promotion of Lon Hudson to sales director.
The vertically integrated salad and vegetable producer has promoted a longtime agriculture industry veteran to lead planning and data integrity.
Saul Macias has been hired by the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas as communications coordinator.
With almost 40 years of experience directing sales teams, Jay Schneider will lead the New Jersey sales office and drive business strategy for the Los Angeles-based company.
Plant City-based, Wish Farms is proud to announce the hiring of Carlos Fear as Director of Berry Genetics.
Allen Lund Company announces the promotion of Jessica Annis to assistant manager of the Savannah office.
Andy D’Arrigo was born in Stockton, CA on February 1, 1924 to Stefano and Concetta D’Arrigo.
Cincinnati, Ohio-based strategic marketing firm GoldenSun Insights has appointed Naba Bakar as vice president of marketing.
Del Rey Avocado announced that Justin Warren, has been appointed Del Rey Avocado’s new Chief Financial Officer on January 2, 2022.
Organics Unlimited sadly announces the passing of organic banana pioneer Carlos Cortes, Sr., the farmer who commercially introduced organic bananas to the United States in 1974.
In a Q&A with The Packer, Amanda Griffin, VP of education and events specialist with the NABC discussed marketing advice, goals for the produce industry and what favorite activities are getting her through the pandemic.
Dundee, Scotland-based Sappi Rockwell Solutions has appointed Hannah Edwards as its new business development manager.
Wendy McManus will coach college students in the Southeast Produce Council’s (SEPC’s) Southeast Top Agricultural Recruits Scholarship (STARS) program again this year.