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Woodland, Calif.-based Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has announced the appointment of Juan Pablo López as territory head for vegetable seeds in the U.S. and Canada.
Jeff Dolan, who previously held the position of field operations manager, will oversee all operations regarding the growing, packing and shipping of fresh-market tomatoes in California.
The healthy lifestyle challenge hosted by the Texas International Produce Association is accepting applications to join and compete for a Peloton bike through Sept. 28, 2023.
The International Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference kicked off on Sept. 12 and has gathered members to Capitol Hill to advocate for the policies and legislation critical to the produce industry.
Meet Brody Slacer of Flashfood, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Aaron Sumption of Local Bounti, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Ocean Mist Farms, a Castroville, Calif.-based grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in North America, is mourning the passing of beloved former president and CEO Ed Boutonnet.
Meet Kelsey Van Lissum of Oppy, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
The Packer’s annual tribute is spotlighting 25 people leading the charge in the fresh produce industry.
Meet Dan Atkinson of Hy-Vee Inc., one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas said Raquel Espinoza has been recognized for her enthusiasm, solid industry experience and comprehensive understanding of sales and marketing.
The California Avocado Commission has named current CAC Vice President of Industry Affairs and Operations Ken Melban and Vice President of Marketing Terry Splane as co-executive leaders of the organization.
Meet Travis Breihan of Smallhold, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Sabrina Castillo Lora of LUV by Fresh Directions International, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Gabriela D’Arrigo of D’Arrigo New York, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet John Dyke of Turnip Truck Natural Food, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Madelyn Edlin of the Equitable Food Initiative, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Cheryl Enlow of Renaissance Food Group, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Dwight Ferguson of the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Ron Ferri of Tops Friendly Markets, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Lupe Gonzalo of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Oscar Guzman of Progressive Produce, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Laura Himes of Walmart, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Bob Harrington of Specialty Produce, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Price Mabry of Corner Market, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Jenny Maloney of Bayer Vegetable Seeds, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Morgan McCormick of Tater Traders LLC, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Kieran Ficken McNeice of Measure to Improve, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Karen Reed of Kwik Lok Corp., one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.
Meet Sharese Roper of the International Fresh Produce Association, one of the The Packer 25’s 2023 honorees.