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Driscoll’s announces CEO succession
Driscoll’s announces that Brie Reiter Smith, vice chair of its board of directors, will assume the role of CEO, succeeding...
Pacific Trellis Fruit announces two promotions and a new hire
Pacific Trellis Fruit promotes Earl McMenamin and Eve Kaudze to Senior Manager, and hires Sergio Rodriguez as Sales Executive.
Brookshire Grocery Company names new CEO
Brookshire Grocery Company appoints Jerry LeClair as CEO, effective immediately. LeClair has served as interim CEO since February 2026.
Ten Acre Marketing adds to account team
Ten Acre Marketing announces the hiring of Megan McDonald as account manager and Lexi Kirkham as account coordinator.
Edible Garden promotes controller to CFO
Edible Garden AG Incorporated promotes Jon Gutoski to CFO, succeeding Kostas Dafoulas, who served as Interim CFO since January 2024.
OSF adds to leadership team following ownership change
Okanagan Specialty Fruits strengthen its leadership and operations, as it promotes two long-time employees and appointed a new VP of...
Field Fresh Farms announces four new hires
Field Fresh Farms welcome four new team members: Lisa Fuentes, Carmen Cardenas, Moses Jimenez, and Andrea Lopez-Zavala.
Farm Direct Partners hires sales executive
Farm Direct Partners appoints Grant Hill as Senior Director of Business Development, as it launches avocado, lemon, and tropicals programs.
IFPA announces Board of Directors slate for 2027
These volunteer leaders will be confirmed by a ballot shared with membership and begin their board service at the Oct....
Target strengthens AI and UX leadership
Chandhu Nair will join Target as Senior VP and its first chief AI officer, and Purvi Shah will become senior...
Kroger names EVP and Chief eCommerce Officer
The Kroger Co. announces Nate Faust will join as Executive Vice President and Chief eCommerce Officer, effective September 1, 2026.
FMI names SQFI New Director of Business Development, North America
FMI welcomes Jackie Galarza as director of business development, North America for the Safe Quality Food Institute, a division of...
California Citrus Mutual names new CEO
California Citrus Mutual selects Tom Danowski as its new Chief Executive Officer following an extensive search by the CCM Board...
Brad Guinane joins Blue Book as President, Supply Chain Solutions
The former FreightWaves CRO will lead Blue Book's expansion into transportation, where the company already serves more than 500 firms.
McDonald’s names new President of McDonald’s USA
McDonald's announces that Skye Anderson, bringing more than 26 years of company experience, has been appointed President, McDonald's USA.
Baloian Farms hires Mexico Grower Relations Manager
Baloian Farms adds Alex Jimenez as Mexico Grower Relations Manager, strengthening and supporting year-round supply programs.
Village Fresh appoints Chief Revenue Officer
Krysten DeGiglio will oversee commercial strategy with a focus on accelerating revenue growth and expanding strategic partnerships.
Pacific Trellis Fruit names Category Director of Import Grapes
Pacific Trellis Fruit announces the promotion of Alex Rotan to Category Director of Import Grapes, effective immediately.
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