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The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas says Javier “JJ” Badillo’s expertise and passion have made him an essential figure within the association and the produce community.
An industry veteran and a former professional baseball player have taken roles at the Avondale, Penn.-based, family-owned and -operated mushroom farm.
Andrew Balducci, owner of the Balducci’s food store in New York’s Greenwich Village, died March 22. He was 92.
Two produce industry members have joined the Equitable Food Initiative board, representing growers on the organization that supports farmworker issues.
The Washington Apple Commission, Wenatchee, has elected new leadership.
Eight chefs and foodservice personnel from across the country have been chosen to be honored for innovation through the United Fresh Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program.
The Eastern Produce Council is honoring two women for their notable contributions to the produce industry.
Market Fresh Produce has hired Matthew Lamoureux as director of national sales
Two produce industry members have joined the Equitable Food Initiative board, representing growers on the organization that supports farmworker issues.
Capespan North America has named Eric Jones as director of U.S. sales and Francis Werner to director of U.S. operations.
Retail expert Steve Junqueiro has entered into an agreement with FreshSource LLC as its exclusive consultant.
The South Florida produce industry is getting ready to tee up for the 35th Annual Don Strock Diabetes Golf Classic.
Moxxy Marketing, Salinas, Calif., has hired graphic designer Keith Soergel.
(UPDATED, 4:38 p.m.) Longtime Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association president Mike Stuart is ready to retire.
Dustin Hahn is the new West Coast sales director of Naturipe Avocado Farms, Salinas, Calif.
Produce industry veteran Tristan Simpson has joined Hanford, Calif.-based Nichols Farms as its chief sales and marketing officer.
The Organic Trade Association has hired Johanna Mirenda as farm policy director.
Salinas, Calif.-based The Nunes Company is partnering again with celebrity Brooke Shields, who the company first started working with nearly 30 years ago.
Masser Potato Farms, Sacramento, Pa., hired Charles “Chip” Callahan as director of foodservice sales.
The incoming chairwoman’s background could really shake things up on the board of the United Fresh Produce Association.
Michelle Broom is the new president of the Ontario Produce Marketing Association.
Foodservice veteran Paul Grothe has joined the produce industry consultant firm FreshXperts.
Brian Focht is the new manager of what are known collectively in the Pacific Northwest as the Marketing Associations, representing apples, pears and cherries.
The Equitable Food Initiative is looking back on successes of 2018, including two new certified growers, new website and awards for an updated logo and a video series.
Alan Kahn is the new vice president of foodservice for the Idaho Potato Commission, Boise.
Golbon, a national network of foodservice suppliers, has promoted Pamala Padilla to vice president of procurement.
Blueberry company Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc. has new leadership.
Miles Reiter is the CEO of Driscoll’s again, with Kevin Murphy planning to leave the position at the end of the year.
Mike Needham will be the new senior vice president of purchasing and logistics at foodservice distributor Ben E. Keith Foods, succeeding the retiring Andy McCaskill.
The LEAD New York Program, Ithaca, is now accepting applications for its newest cohort, class 18.