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Bryn Fussell will serve as director of membership for the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association and the executive director of the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation.
Jennifer Jacobs, who has nearly two decades of experience in the natural foods and retail industry, will lead member engagement efforts.
Debbie Willmann has been with the company for the massive growth of the avocado industry and played numerous roles in leadership.
The vice president of global marketing and communications for U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is an accomplished global marketing leader with a 20-year track record of building, transforming and elevating some of the world’s most recognizable food and beverage brands.
The company has named Julie Marcik president and promoted Amy Lawrence to director of search.
The director of merchandising produce and floral for the Greensboro, N.C.-based The Fresh Market is as recognized for driving revenue and delivering exceptional guest experiences as he is for integrity and strategic vision.
He has been with the company for 36 years via Naturipe Farms, and he succeeds Brad Moorer, effective Nov. 1.
The company says this strategic Midwest hire continues the momentum of its sales team growth.
In his new role as vice president of client services, Nemecek will oversee client satisfaction, retention and organic growth.
Amy Wood, president of Mushroom Council, is on a mission to grow per capita mushroom consumption by reaching emerging consumers.
“This industry is dynamic, collaborative and deeply rooted in feeding people — something I find incredibly meaningful,” says Rannel Santiago, director of produce for Sysco and one of the 2025 Packer 25 honorees.
Meet Tiffany Sabelli, senior director of sales at Pure Flavor and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Nathan Pumplin, CEO of Norfolk Healthy Produce and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Tonya Morel, senior sourcing manager of grocery for FreshRealm and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
Kevin Naze, director of produce for The Chef’s Warehouse, talks growth, team building and embracing change.
Meet Steve May, vice president of retail and wholesale sales for C&C Produce and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
The replenishment analyst and sales representative with Misionero Produce says she sees automation and forecasting playing a bigger role in meeting consumer’s expectations.
The CEO of Emerald Packaging has been reinventing produce packaging for over two decades, leading the industry in addressing plastic waste, helping to shape legislation and more.
Retailers who want to maximize sales of Idaho potatoes know Ross Johnson, vice president of retail and international for the Idaho Potato Commission, is the expert.
Meet Matt Hubbard, director of sales for Local Bounti and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
Paul Nesbit will be the general manager in Des Moines, and Michael Keep will be transferring to the Memphis office as general manager.
The retail food industry veteran brings almost 40 years of experience to his new role as vice president of business development for produce.
Harrington shares why those entering the produce industry need to work in a produce department, the opportunities for apples, pears and cherries and more.
The vice president of marketing for Gotham Greens shares how brands can drive engagement in the produce department.
Walmart’s senior director of produce sourcing discusses learning to manage failure, healthy risk taking, and thoughtful leadership.
Peter died on Sept. 25, 2025 after spending his life improving his family’s farm and working to better New York apple and wider agricultural industries.
Meet Mike Downey, director of procurement and business development for Military Produce Group and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
Meet Omer Davidi, CEO and co-founder of BeeHero and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees.
Hollay, the director of government relations for the International Fresh Produce Association, will become the National Council of Agricultural Employers’ new president and CEO as Michael Marsh retires.
The co-founder and chief marketing officer for Molly’s Grape & Citrus Co. is on a mission to make grapes the go-to alternative to junk and to remind people that indulgence doesn’t have to come from a box of chocolates.