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The two-day event kicked off with attendees and exhibitors taking to the golf course and pickleball courts at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Desert, Calif.
Longtime Lipman Family Farms CEO Ken Shoemaker will retire in 2023, and the Immokalee, Fla.-based company has announced its transition and succession plan as the company searches for a new CEO.
St Louis, Mo.-based Vegetables by Bayer and its Seminis seed brand is sponsoring watermelon grower and NASCAR driver Ross Chastain.
Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Fifth Wheel Freight has announced the appointment of Dorothy Muszynska as its chief marketing officer.
The fresh produce industry never lacked for challenges during Tom Stenzel’s nearly 30-year career as CEO of the United Fresh Produce Association.
Dan Welk joins as vice president of sales for the Dole Diversified North America division, while Rosie Dworak will become its vice president of operations.
Having strong family roots has been an essential factor in the success of Grupo Alta and Nogales, Ariz.-based Divine Flavor, says Carlos Bon, vice president of sales of Divine Flavor.
With over 22 years of industry experience, Kevin Batt has returned to the Vancouver, B.C-based grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce, as its category director of greenhouse.
Florida citrus leader Al Finch, 55, died June 21.
The Southeast Produce Council is now accepting applications for the James & Theresa Nolan Family Foundation Scholarship, the group said.
Brian Evans is Stemilt’s new senior sales manager for U.S. and Canada Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt has announced that Brian Evans is now Stemilt’s new senior sales manager for the U.S. and Canada.
Philadelphia produce veteran Charles Pigliacelli died June 17 and is remembered for his role in the success of John Vena Inc.
Danny Dumas has been named senior vice president and general manager for Calavo Grown, filling the role held by Rob Wedin.
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association has appointed four new board members at its recent Annual General Meeting.
Bellevue, Wash.-based Arable Capital Partners has added Ainara Arcelus to its staff.
Western Growers will honor California agricultural icon John Harris with the 2022 Award of Honor.
The Wenatchee, Wash.-based company has launched its new Crisp Collaborators program, which includes partnerships with 13 social media influencers.
TOMRA Food has announced the appointment of James Lynch as area sales manager for citrus in California.
The Salinas, Calif.-based company has promoted Sybil Faulconbridge, Anthony Mazzuca and Thomas Wheelus to key sales positions.
The Packer is calling for nominations for the 2022 Apple Person of the Year.
Laura Linney follows turn on “Ozark” with speaking to IFPA produce audience about gender inequality.
The Giant Co. of Carlisle, Pa., has made five key leadership appointments.
As a sales representative, Stovicek will utilize her knowledge and experience to reach potential clients in the southwestern United States.
The Los Angeles-based company is marking 20 years in business, along with the start of California pomegranate season and National Pomegranate Month.
The Santa Paula, Calif.-based company serves retail grocery, foodservice, club stores, mass merchandisers, food distributors and wholesalers worldwide.
As a Conservation Steward with America’s Conservation Ag Movement, Javier Zamora is determined to help share tools and lessons he has learned with a new generation of farmers.
The reappointed and newly appointed members will serve two-year terms beginning immediately and ending in October 2024.
Elected by membership, the new slate of directors will serve two-year terms beginning at the 96th Western Growers Annual Meeting.
The CEO of Puerto Rico-based Caribbean Produce Exchange has more than 22 years of experience in the food industry.
The founder of Horifruit South America, who was known for his work expanding North American blueberry markets in winter to include Chilean blueberries, has died.