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Wisconsin potato grower Dick Okray was presented an Industry Award for his contributions to the potato industry at the 11th World Potato Congress in Dublin, Ireland on May 31.
Salinas, Calif.-based Taylor Farms recently hosted employees and their families at its annual scholarship luncheon, where 30 students were presented with college scholarships, according to a news release.
President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Doug McKalip as agricultural negotiator for the United States Trade Representative.
Grand Forks, N.D.-based marketing company names Tricia Benedetto as creative director.
Winnipeg, Manitoba-based Peak of the Market Ltd. has added Kyle Hemenway as chief financial officer.
The Allen Lund Co. has announced the promotion of Jason Poulter as manager of the company’s ALC Specialized office.
Yakima, Wash.-based Kwik Lok Corporation has hired Howard Head as the company’s chief financial officer, according to a news release.
Minneapolis, Minn.-based fresh-cut produce processor G.O. Fresh has hired Adam Dilley as the company’s director of sales and business development, according to a news release.
Guy George has been selected as the 2022 Farmer of the Year at the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau 105th Annual Meeting, according to a news release.
The Millen, Ga.-based Southeast Produce Council has announced its lineup of speakers for the upcoming Southern Innovations event on Sept. 22-24.
Wapato, Wash.-based postharvest solutions provider Pace International has hired Julie Smith as senior human resources manager, according to a news release.
Joe Pezzini is the new chair of Center for Produce Safety’s board of directors.
London Fruit, Inc. is adding to its leadership team with the addition of Jorge Hernandez as business development director.
Dan Sholl, 44, an executive in the fresh produce industry and a former general manager of Sacramento-based Wild About Sprouts, has died.
History was made when Margie Schurko became the first female and the first-time double winner for two awards that are bestowed annually by the BC Produce Marketing Association (BCPMA).
Organically Grown Co., a wholesaler and marketer of certified organic produce, has named Brenna Davis CEO.
Lisa (Davis) Corrigan, has been hired as Director of Marketing for Prima Wawona.
The Packer is seeking nominations for the 2022 Canadian Produce Person of Year. Do you know a worthy candidate?
Reporting to President and CEO Kirti Mutatkar, he will lead the company’s legal, compliance and serve as the corporate secretary for the organization.
Gabriel “Gabe” Gonzalez has joined Billerica, Mass.-based food broker JOH as an account manager.
The Alliance for Food and Farming has appointed industry professionals Kyla Oberman, Lauren M. Scott and Jim Morris to serve on AFF leadership positions.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pat Kole is The Packer’s 2022 Potato Person for All Seasons.
The association’s board of directors has named Stephen Reid its new president, effective Feb. 28.
The Packer’s Tom Karst in February interviewed Rachel Kenyon, senior vice president of the Chicago-based Fibre Box Association, about industry trends and supply chain challenges in the packaging industry.
Sakata Seed America announced a new, permanent Lettuce Distribution Facility and appointed a new Lettuce Product Manager, all within the past few weeks.
Check out another slideshow from the 2022 SEPC Southern Exposure show.
Denver-based Potatoes USA, the marketing and promotion board for the potato industry, elected new leadership during its annual meeting on March 9.
Irvine, Cali.-based UnitedAg has recently announced the appointment of five new directors in both California and Arizona, as well as the appointment of its first female board chair, Veronica Urzua-Alvero.
The International Fresh Produce Association has named Tamara Muruetagoiena as director of sustainability.
Founded by Enrique Camou Mendoza, Carlos Bon Echavarria and Alan Ricardo Aguirre Ibarra, Grupo Alta is celebrating 30 years of business.