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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...
Organically Grown Company names VP of Sales
Brad Stark brings decades of produce industry experience and a career spanning farming, packing, sales, and business development.
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.
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