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As part of its ongoing tradition, the company is awarding scholarships to 36 students who are children of its employees.
Ethan Williams will assume the role of president of Vanguard International and Vanguard Direct, and Ignacio Ugarte will serve as commercial director for Peru.
Matt Gronostaj and Ben Batten, both previously general managers, will serve as vice presidents of sales and operations.
Nelley previously spent 18 years at Oppy, and will return as vice president of South American operations.
The regenerative nonprofit says it welcomes the pair and their extensive experience in seeds, community outreach and research.
Her career leading large, international ag-focused companies makes her well-positioned to lead the agtech company in its next phase of growth.
In his new role, he will contribute to strategic advisory, market expansion, supply chain optimization, branding and client mentoring efforts.
Andrew Iacobucci will succeed Steve Grinstead as CEO, while Grinstead will transition to chairman and Greg Corsaro will continue as president.
Briseño rejoins agency with founder and CEO Karen Nardozza and will lead from California while Nardozza focuses on Florida.
In his new role as director of business development, Navas will help strengthen communication between farms and customers, identify opportunities and build lasting relationships.
A former U.S. agriculture secretary, a pork industry innovator and an antique tractor preservationist are set to be inducted Oct. 23.
In his new role, Ricardo De Genova will oversee the company’s innovation, development, design and product teams.
The brands say the new structure is designed to maximize efficiencies as they work in partnership.
Seven new members join the commission’s board as producer members, handler members and alternates for the new two-year term.
Produce-focused winners join winners of the Organic Trade Association’s awards from dairy, consulting and non-profit worlds.
New hires Micah Clark, Monica Garrett and Phil Hunt bring deep experience with serving and advancing agriculture, company says.
Carter McEntire says he plans to drive progress in produce food safety in his new role with CPS.
The appointments of Rich Sullivan, Thomas Seifert and June Yang “add best-in-class talent to Fruitist’s leadership team and board,” according to Fruitist CEO and co-founder, Steve Magami.
Effective Sept. 15, Jiunn Shih will be the berry company’s first global CMO and be based in Hong Kong.
Ruiter will take over from Hein Bemelmans, effective Oct. 6, and will join the board of directors.
The grocer mourns the loss of Tom Crall, category manager of produce for HyVee.
He brings over 20 years of experience to his new role as vice president of sales and marketing at the Columbus, Ohio-based produce distributor and fresh-cut processor.
The company celebrated its inaugural class of NextGen Academy graduates, as part of its internal leadership development program.
In his new role as regional director of product procurement, Behrendt will strengthen partnerships with growers and retailers.
The grocer has promoted Bill Mayo, current chief operating officer, to chief executive officer as current CEO Fred Boehler steps back from management of day-to-day operations.
The Allen Lund Company called the promotion well-deserved for Ellis, who has been with the company since 2017.
Nomination deadline is Sept. 5. The Produce Retailer of the Year award has been presented to some of the industry’s best and brightest produce executives, people who foster great cultures and achieve impressive results.
Jonathan W. Field, who worked on behalf of the state’s tree fruit, nut and leafy greens industries, died Aug. 5.
The tree fruit and nut nursery says it is modernizing to meet the needs of the next generation of growers.
The company says it is strengthening its sales and marketing teams with the promotion of Loree Dowse and the appointment of Greg Corrigan.