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Kapi Kapi Growers names Director of Business Development
Mike Naftel will lead and help expand Kapi Kapi's banana, pineapple, and plantain programs and strengthen customer relationships.
Allen Lund Company names Director of Marketing and Communications
The Allen Lund Company announces Isabella Silva's promotion to Director of the Marketing and Communications department.
Classic Fruit adds two sales veterans
Classic Fruit strengthens its sales team with the addition of two seasoned produce industry veterans, Mike Geisler and BJ Milligan.
IFPA names VP of U.S. Government Relations
IFPA hires seasoned government affairs and association management professional John Torres to lead the U.S. Government Relations team.
Jewel-Osco president retires
After an incredible 35+ year career with Albertsons Companies, Tom Lofland, President of Jewel-Osco has retired.
IFPA names Director of Supply Chain
Director of Supply Chain Erik Larsen will lead the charge on traceability, data sharing, and the modernization of industry standards.
The Giumarra Companies appoints East Coast berry sales leader
The Giumarra Companies appoints industry veteran Rodrigo Torres as Sales Director for its Giumarra International Berry East Coast operation.
Parent company names CEO of 7-Eleven, Inc.
Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. appoints Mauricio Leyva as CEO of 7-Eleven, Inc., its North American convenience store business.
Albertsons Companies President and CFO to retire
Albertsons Companies announce that Sharon McCollam, the company’s President and Chief Financial Officer, plans to retire later this year.
Giant Food names VP of Marketing
Giant Food announces that Gregg Dorazio has been named Vice President of Marketing, having most recently served as Strategy &...
Allen Lund Company names General Manager of ALC Memphis
The Allen Lund Company announce Paul Ellis' promotion from assistant to General Manager of the Memphis office.
D’Arrigo honors the life and legacy of Andy D’Arrigo, the original ‘Andy Boy’
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Andy D’Arrigo, the original “Andy Boy,” at the age...
AWG names new CFO
Associated Wholesale Grocers announces that Kelly Kauffman will join as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Gary Koch, who is retiring.
Moonlight Companies adds to sales team
Moonlight Companies hires Courtney Hernandez for its sales team to support the company’s stone fruit and winter citrus programs.
CPMA names Ag Minister as its 2026 Produce Champion
CPMA’s annual Produce Champion award is presented to a Member of Parliament or Senator who has shown exceptional support for...
Green Giant Fresh-Potandon Produce names new CEO
Green Giant Fresh-Potandon Produce LLC appoints Des Hague as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding David Lawrence.
Kroger names EVP and Chief People Officer
Kroger announces Emilee De Martino will serve as its next Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, succeeding retiring Tim...
Starfish names Chief Operating Officer
Starfish, the network behind modern supply chain intelligence for the food industry, announces Natalie Hunter has joined as COO.
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