From grocery bagger to retail executive to the helm of a global produce association, Cathy Burns is deeply rooted in purpose.

Steve Roosdahl became the new president and CEO of BCfresh this year, a grower-shipper and packer of vegetables in Delta, British Columbia.

What does it take to be an inspector for the USDA or a food safety group? Tom Yawman and International Produce Training are a good place to start.

After honing her skills at several well-known companies, Garland Perkins has struck out on her own.

Melissa Hartmann de Barros is the director of communications for HLB Specialties, LLC, sister company to longtime importer HLB Tropical Food GmbH in Germany.

Maureen Cottingham is on the cusp of taking over the family business, Camlam Farms, an avocado and citrus grower in California.