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Brighter Bites announces change to board leadership
As founder Lisa Helfman steps down from leading the board of directors, cofounder Dr. Shreela Sharma will assume her role...
North Shore Greenhouses names new president
Bringing over three decades of agricultural experience, Alex Sanchez is joining North Shore Greenhouses as president.
Six industry leaders honored at the 2026 Blueberry Convention
The North American Blueberry Council and the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council honored six members of the blueberry industry.
DLJ Produce remembers leader Bill Coombs
DLJ Produce mourns the loss of its partner and CEO, William “Bill” Matthew Coombs, who passed away following a five-year...
FMI announces new board and executive committee members
FMI – The Food Industry Association announces the appointment of 17 leaders to its board of directors and four to...
ShopRite adds leader in HR
Grace Colalillo has officially joined ShopRite bringing a strong background in human resources to her family’s supermarket business.
Del Rey Avocado names new sales account manager
Del Rey Avocado appoints Josh “JT” Estebane as its New Sales Account Manager, with responsibility for developing its year-round programs.
GreenFruit expands leadership with new hire, promotions
GreenFruit Avocados brings in an experienced operations executive and elevates two rising leaders from within to manage sales and sourcing.
Good Food Holdings names new CEO in leadership transition
Good Food Holdings announces that CEO Neil Stern will retire, and President and COO Adam Caldecott has been appointed CEO...
The Giumarra Companies strengthens sales leadership with two hires
Alexandra Cody joins the Giumarra Companies as Long Beach Division Manager, and Jon Heath joins as Business Development Director.
USDA appoints members to the Hass Avocado Board
Appointed are 3 producer members, 3 producer alternates, 2 importer members, and 2 importer alternates to fill three-year terms.
Blooms Trade adds three to leadership team
Blooms Trade names Alan Dabdoub as VP of Sales, Andrés Subia as Head of Operations, and Miguel Hernandez as Chief...
IFPA agtech leader to retire at end of the year
IFPA announces that Vonnie Estes, vice president, agfood technology innovation, will retire at the end of 2026.
Albertsons Companies appoints interim CFO
Albertsons Companies announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Cody Perdue as Interim Chief Financial Officer.
Weis Markets makes three director-level promotions
Weis Markets announces director-level promotions in its Fresh Merchandising, Advertising/Marketing, and Information Technology departments.
F&S Fresh Foods adds two to senior leadership
F&S Fresh Foods today announced the appointments of Drew Callaghan as Chief Customer Officer and Travis Bond as Chief Financial...
Main Street Produce names new CEO
Main Street Produce names Vince Ferrante Chief Executive Officer, as Mark Murai, CEO since 2024, will become chairman of the...
Pacific Trellis Fruit and Progressive Produce name new CEO
Rodolfo Spielmann’s appointment follows the retirement of Marty Kamer from his role as CEO of Pacific Trellis Fruit and Progressive...
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