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Organically Grown Company director receives trailblazer award
Mike Dill, OGC's Director of Advocacy and Sustainability, received the Organic Trade Association’s Organic Trailblazer Award.
FFVA names new board chair, vice chair
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association names Adam Lytch, regional manager at L&M Farms, to serve a two-year term as...
SEPC names new COO, recaps Southern Innovations 2026 with video
The Southeast Produce Council released a recap video of its Southern Innovations conference in Nashville, September 9-12.
Ocean Spray adds two to leadership
Ocean Spray Cranberries appoints Kevin Zidron as Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer and Brad Hartzell as Chief Supply Chain Officer.
Monterey Mushrooms names Chief Commercial Officer
Monterey Mushrooms announces that Tom Thompson has joined the company as Chief Commercial Officer, effective September 14, 2026.
Edible Garden promotes executive to Senior VP of Sales and Marketing
David Ross has helped lay the foundation for Edible Garden’s Farm-to-Formula strategy and expansion into ready-to-drink nutrition products.
Gotham Greens names Chief Commercial Officer
Gotham Greens is also teaming up with C.A. Fortune to expand its national sales capabilities and accelerate distribution across key...
Idaho Potato Commission adds to foodservice leadership
Tom Hanyzewski brings more than 44 years of experience in the produce industry, with a career spanning sales and procurement.
Target names Chief Marketing and Guest Experience Officer
Mark Weinstein has joined Target Corporation as chief marketing and guest experience officer, effective immediately.
Church Brothers Farms strengthens FSQA leadership
Church Brothers Farms announced two leadership appointments in its Food Safety and Quality Assurance department.
Verdant Technologies expands commercial team
Two produce industry professionals are joining the company as it continues to expand its customer engagement capabilities.
Village Fresh welcomes new Senior Director of Marketing
Village Fresh LLC, a pioneer in CEA, announces the appointment of Gisela Saenz as Senior Director of Marketing.
Gem-Pack Berries promotes Marcia Marble to Assistant Vice President of Retail
Gem-Pack Berries is proud to announce the promotion of Marcia Marble to Assistant Vice President of Retail Sales.
Foremost Fresh Direct names VP of Sales
Cold storage and import logistics services firm Foremost Fresh Direct announces the addition of Brandon Rankin as Vice President of...
Kroger names store operations leader with Walmart experience
Mark Ibbotson brings decades of experience leading large-scale retail operations through roles at Walmart and its former UK subsidiary Asda.
Sprouts Farmers Market to promote president to CEO
Sprouts Farmers Market's January leadership transition will have Nick Konat, current president and COO, take on the role of CEO.
San Diego Farms names head grower
San Diego Farms, home to Fresh Origins and BrightFresh Microgreens, announces the appointment of Diego Rivera as Head Grower.
Gem-Pack Berries names Director of Foodservice
As Director of Foodservice, Amanda Holland will continue building the foundation she helped establish as a foodservice manager.
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