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Bonipak Produce appoints Chief Financial Officer
Bonipak Produce appoints Jeff Carney as CFO, bringing nearly two decades of financial leadership across agriculture and manufacturing.
USHBC, NABC name Director of Communications
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and North American Blueberry Council have named Taylor Vazquez to lead communications strategy.
DMA Solutions announces promotions and additions
DMA Solutions promotes two longtime team members and adds two new ones for its next era of fresh produce marketing.
Sysco names Chief Financial Officer
Sysco Corporation announced that Brandon Sewell, the company’s interim CFO since March 2026, has been named EVP and CFO.
The Foundation for Fresh Produce names 2027 board of directors
The 2027 Board of Directors will be chaired by produce industry leader Laura Himes, Vice President of Global Sourcing, Produce...
Allen Lund Company promotes two to Vice Presidents
The Allen Lund Company promotes Ryan Stephenson to VP of Sales and Account Management and Jeremy McGovern to VP of...
Colombia Avocado Board names 2026-27 board of directors
The nine-member board includes newly elected and returning directors representing Colombia's avocado exporters and U.S. importers.
IFPA names Director of Communications and Public Affairs
In this role, Hannah Fuller will help strengthen IFPA’s communications and public affairs efforts and advance engagement with policymakers.
Pete Pappas & Sons adds two to management team
Pete Pappas & Sons strengthens its operational leadership by adding two management team members as plant manager and VP of...
Limoneira appoints EVP/COO
Limoneira Company announces the appointment of Ryan Young as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
Ahold Delhaize announces start date for future President and CEO
Ahold Delhaize announces that future President and CEO Thierry Garnier will join the company on January 11, 2027 as EVP...
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.
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