Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Industry veterans Dean Taylor and Josh McCallum join NatureSweet to drive operational excellence and business expansion... Read More

Kroger announced the appointments of Joe Kelley, senior vice president of retail divisions; Kenny Kimball, division president of Smith’s; Chris Albi, division president of King Soopers; and, Kendra Doyel, division president of Food 4 Less... Read More

Tyler Simmons will spearhead the company’s efforts to grow its footprint in grocery stores across North America... Read More

Former FreshDirect CEO and co-founder David McInerney joins the specialty foods distributor as its new president. TJ Murphy will continue as CEO, focusing on future initiatives with McInerney... Read More

The International Fresh Produce Association is looking for a new chief food safety and regulatory officer, as Natalie Dyenson is set to leave the organization for a new role. .. Read More

Susan Morris will become CEO following the retirement of Vivek Sankaran, effective May 1... Read More

The move follows an internal investigation into personal conduct, the company says. Ronald Sargent has been appointed board chairman and interim CEO... Read More

Following a record-breaking 2024 holiday sales season, the Yuma, Ariz.-based company says it anticipates additional growth in 2025 and continued expansion of the medjool date category... Read More

David Kennerley will join the company from PepsiCo Europe, while Todd Foley will continue as interim CFO through the end of the fiscal year 2024 reporting cycle... Read More

Paul Gianetto has been named president of Raley’s Operating Division, and Natalie Slatter will serve as vice president of store operations... Read More

Jason Buechel will take on expanded responsibilities leading Worldwide Grocery Stores while maintaining current role, Amazon says... Read More

The retailer has appointed former Fresh Market CEO Jason Potter to the leadership role... Read More

With the promotion, Bob Gleeson will oversee key departments including merchandising, marketing, store operations, IT, pharmacy and supply chain... Read More

John McCaffrey succeeds Mike Patti, who is retiring after 52 years of service to the company... Read More

The International Fresh Produce Association has named a chief strategy and program officer and the first president of The Foundation for Fresh Produce... Read More

The new members, which include representatives from Sprouts Farmers Market and Taylor Farms, will serve five-year terms... Read More

Tom Karst, editor emeritus for The Packer, announces departure... Read More

Former Shamrock Foods Co. CFO Christopher Miller is set to join the company Jan. 6, 2025... Read More

The Produce Moms honored Mollie Van Lieu for advocacy in expanding access to fresh produce and improving nutrition policy... Read More

Formerly the director of meat merchandising, Doug Becker will now oversee multiple company departments, including produce... Read More

Greg Finchum will assume the role in May 2025 following the retirement of Meg Ham... Read More

Curt Webber previously spent 14 years at PepsiCo in various sales leadership, strategy and business development roles within foodservice and retail channels. .. Read More

Ahold Delhaize USA has shared a time frame to name a successor to Meg Ham... Read More

During a career that started with selling produce out the back of a huckster truck, Pete Machi has left an indelible mark on the industry, says Consumer Fresh Produce Inc... Read More

Industry veteran Suzy Monford brings more than 25 years of experience to the specialty grocer focused on serving the Hispanic community... Read More