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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.
Selah, Wash.-based Rainier Fruit Co. has promoted David Armenta to sales manager, overseeing both domestic and export sales teams, according to a news release.
Kristen Smith Eshaya is the new president of Yuma, Ariz.-based JV Smith Cos.
From indoor farming to value-added convenience to sustainability and new product innovation, exhibitors at SEPC’s recent Southern Exposure event in Orlando, Fla., talked the hottest produce trends and more.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Potato Council’s Washington Summit from Feb. 28 to March 3 provided an opportunity for potato growers to visit with representatives in Congress about industry policy priorities.
The Packer’s Tom Karst interviewed Andy Higgins, CEO of Bakersfield, Calif.-based IFG, in February about trends in grape variety breeding and new introductions from the company in recent years.
The USDA announced it intends to renew the charter of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC).
The Vancouver-British Columbia-based marketer and distributor of fresh produce has promoted Garland Perkins to the new role of senior manager of innovation and sustainability.
Fyffes has announced the appointment of Áine McElroy as marketing executive with responsibility for the coordination of marketing activities for bananas and pineapples in Ireland.
Owatonna, Minn.-based Revol Greens has hired Jessica Dillon as its marketing director, according to a news release.
Washington, D.C.-based Equitable Food Initiative has hired Michael Lacey for the position of business development manager.
Marfa, Texas resident and dual citizen Rámon Vega Navarro recently launched his first music video that pays tribute to Village Farms’ employees in Marfa with his song “Doble Nacionalidad.”
Bakersfield, Calif.-based farm product and service provider Holloway has announced the retirement of President Vard Terry after 50 years with the company.
Good Foods has announced its latest hire, Tim Meskill, who will take on the role of vice president of club strategy to support strategic growth plans for the brand’s perspective and current club retail partners.