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Cullen is the company’s first female president and the great-granddaughter of the company’s founder, Michael J. Cullen.
The Masser Family of Companies president and CEO has been elected for his decades of agricultural expertise, strategic vision and commitment to enhancing category performance.
The new vice president of compliance, Jennifer Pulcipher, has expertise in regulatory compliance, third-party certification programs, crisis management and global supplier standards.
The company says additions to its leadership team will accelerate growth and enhance value to growers and retail partners.
Prior to Nickey Gregory’s passing, longtime company executive Scott Chapman was named to the role of president.
James Peterson has been named CEO, with predecessor Gary Wishnatzki transitioning to board chairman.
The company has named Associated Wholesale Grocers Chief Financial Officer Gary Koch to its board of directors and has added former ReposiTrak principal David Stukus as vice president.
To accelerate growth in the Midwest, JOH has promoted Brian LaMarche to vice president of produce for the division and welcomed Pat McErlean as its new customer manager.
By bringing on vertical farming pioneer Marc Oshima to spearhead its sales strategy, the company aims to leverage his extensive industry partnerships and leadership experience to scale its microgreen and edible flower brands.
The official promotional brand for the Chilean fruit industry is mourning the death of the historic president of its association, who is recalled as a “tireless advocate for producers and exporters” and a “deeply respected and approachable leader.”
Hair will support national accounts to help drive continued growth for the brand and its expanding portfolio of guacamole, salsa, queso, bean dips and other refrigerated dip solutions.
The company says the promotion of Lawrence Mallia to vice president of AI strategy and product solutions and addition of Manjusha Sunkavalli as a data scientist comes as its moves its AI-driven solutions from vision to measurable results.
Wes Saber brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the consumer goods industry.
The Packer’s Women in Produce shines a spotlight on the visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration.
From field worker to Farmworker of the Year finalist, Rogelio Nabor Martinez’s 16-year career at Blue House Farm serves as a powerful story of technical mastery, personnel leadership and community advocacy for the modern agricultural professional.
The Packer’s Women in Produce shines a spotlight on the visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration.
The Packer’s Women in Produce shines a spotlight on the visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration.
Anuj Girdhar is a seasoned agriculture and consumer products finance executive who joins the Sunkist leadership team.
Gopal is a globally recognized digital transformation expert with over 25 years of experience leading artificial intelligence and data strategy for Fortune 100 giants like Eli Lilly and Walgreens.
The Packer’s Women in Produce shines a spotlight on the visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration.
Jesús Gutiérrez Manuel is a distinguished farmworker leader who combines 15 years of agricultural expertise with a background in nursing to advocate for innovation, food safety and the holistic well-being of his peers.
Magaly Alfaro Avalos is a veteran harvest leader and aspiring agronomy engineer who has spent 18 years at NatureSweet, blending elite technical performance with a deep commitment to community advocacy and the mentorship of women in agriculture.
The Packer’s Women in Produce shines a spotlight on the visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration.
The Packer’s Women in Produce shines a spotlight on the visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration.
The Equitable Food Initiative and The Packer have revealed the the top five nominees for the third annual award, recognizing the essential leaders who ensure the success and safety of the fresh produce industry.
The Packer’s Women in Produce shines a spotlight on the visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration.
While the California Walnut Commission’s marketing efforts continue to reposition the nut as a fresh staple for younger demographics, the industry faces a complex pivot as the war in Iran disrupts export routes and drives farm input costs to record highs, Verloop says.