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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.
WASHINGTON, April 9, 2022 - Yesterday, after experiencing mild symptoms, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack tested positive for COVID.
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is seeking applicants for its Blueberry Industry Leadership Program.
Out on the show floor and in business sessions, sustainability was a hot topic as was the need for the industry to continue to innovate and drive fresh produce consumption.
The greenhouse grower has hired Kathy Flores as chief of staff and Amanda Crews as vice president of people.
Holloway President Vard Terry was an agvocate five decades before the term existed, and I’m not sure there’s a better advocate of the industry today.
The Packer’s 13th annual Women in Produce issue honors eight industry leaders, like Hollee Alexander, who play pivotal roles in the success of their own organizations, as well as the produce industry as a whole.
The 2022 West Coast Produce Expo, June 3-4, is expected to draw 400 top buyers, along with the industry’s leading growers and allied companies at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Desert, Calif.
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies has announced the addition of Tyson Cutforth to the company as business development manager for the Pacific Northwest.
The Packer’s 13th annual Women in Produce issue honors eight industry leaders, like Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, who play pivotal roles in the success of their own organizations, as well as the produce industry.
Mind your melon. In other words, don’t overlook your mental health when you are growing food for the world.
The Packer’s 13th annual Women in Produce issue honors eight industry leaders, like Amanda Keefer, who play pivotal roles in the success of their own organizations, as well as the produce industry as a whole.
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has appointed the marketing and business development professional to lead its data and insights program.
Taking care of Florida farmers who help take care of the U.S. food supply is the goal of a new program from the Florida Department of Agriculture.