Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The retailer’s Earl Holton President’s Award honors employees for delivering exceptional results through strategic initiatives critical to the company’s success... Read More

Reiter Affiliated Companies has added agricultural veteran Jeff Huckaby to its board, recognizing his extensive leadership in organic farming and sustainable growth... Read More

The produce industry veteran has held multiple CEO roles at leading perishable product companies, including Naturipe Farms LLC, Eurofresh Inc. and Florimex International BV... Read More

Under her leadership, GoodFarms became one of the first growers to adopt EFI’s Responsibly Grown, Farmworker Assured certification program, which promotes collaboration, continuous improvement, leadership and worker engagement on farms... Read More

Previously honored in both The Packer 25 and Women in Produce, the longtime marketing and communications leader will oversee strategy, partnerships and growth for the family-focused cause marketing organization... Read More

John Furner is set to become president and CEO in February 2026 as the company says it continues its people- and tech-driven transformation... Read More

The vice president of global marketing and communications for U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is an accomplished global marketing leader with a 20-year track record of building, transforming and elevating some of the world’s most recognizable food and beverage brands. .. Read More

The director of merchandising produce and floral for the Greensboro, N.C.-based The Fresh Market is as recognized for driving revenue and delivering exceptional guest experiences as he is for integrity and strategic vision... Read More

Amy Wood, president of Mushroom Council, is on a mission to grow per capita mushroom consumption by reaching emerging consumers... Read More

“This industry is dynamic, collaborative and deeply rooted in feeding people — something I find incredibly meaningful,” says Rannel Santiago, director of produce for Sysco and one of the 2025 Packer 25 honorees... Read More

Kevin Naze, director of produce for The Chef’s Warehouse, talks growth, team building and embracing change... Read More

Walmart’s senior director of produce sourcing discusses learning to manage failure, healthy risk taking, and thoughtful leadership. .. Read More

The co-founder and chief marketing officer for Molly’s Grape & Citrus Co. is on a mission to make grapes the go-to alternative to junk and to remind people that indulgence doesn’t have to come from a box of chocolates... Read More

Now in its 21st year, this annual tribute to 25 leaders, innovators and agents of change across the fresh produce supply chain is both humbling and inspiring... Read More

Meet Darryl Bollack, national sales manager for Mariani Nut Co. and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees... Read More

Arias shares how she and the team at Pear Bureau USA hope to change the perception of pears by leveraging technology and deploying digital media and influencer partnerships... Read More

Meet Daniel Bell, senior director of produce for Grocery Outlet and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees... Read More

The grocer mourns the loss of Tom Crall, category manager of produce for HyVee... Read More

The grocer has promoted Bill Mayo, current chief operating officer, to chief executive officer as current CEO Fred Boehler steps back from management of day-to-day operations... Read More

Effective Feb. 1, 2026, Fiddelke will succeed Brian Cornell as CEO and join Target’s board of directors; Cornell to serve as executive chair of Target’s board of directors... Read More

Ed Oldham will join as head of sourcing; Ann Reed has been named group vice president of Our Brands; Jake Cannon has been named Cincinnati-Dayton division president; and Josh Harpole has been named Louisville division president... Read More

Karla Waddleton succeeds Atty McGrath, who was recently promoted to CEO... Read More

Goeres succeeds Micropep founder Thomas Laurent to lead next phase of commercial growth... Read More

Rick Wright, longtime CEO of Market of Choice, passed away from natural causes at his home in Eugene on June 29, leaving behind a legacy of leadership in Oregon’s grocery industry and deep philanthropic impact across the state... Read More

The food safety excellence award went to four different recipients that demonstrated excellence in sanitation, hygienic design and pathogen control... Read More