People News
A video tribute honored The Packer’s 2025 Women in Produce, who are playing vital roles in the success of their own organizations as well as the future of the industry... Read More
- Jun 03, 2025
- West Coast Produce Expo , Women in Produce , People
Jason Hart has been promoted to help oversee global operations for the discount retailer, with Atty McGrath set to move into Hart’s former role... Read More
- May 30, 2025
- People , Produce Retail
Chief Business Officer Chris Rogers has been tapped to succeed the company’s current CEO, who is set to join OpenAI... Read More
- May 29, 2025
- Retail - General , Produce Retail , People
Parks shares how she drives initiatives across the company’s global operations to ensure fresh produce remains safe from farm to table... Read More
- May 27, 2025
- People , Food Safety
In a letter to employees, Fidji Simo, CEO of Instacart, said she will leave her role later this year and join OpenAI... Read More
- May 08, 2025
- Industry News , People
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
- Apr 16, 2025
- People , Produce Retail
Tyler Simmons will spearhead the company’s efforts to grow its footprint in grocery stores across North America... Read More
- Apr 10, 2025
- People , Produce Retail
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
- Mar 28, 2025
- Food Safety , People , International Fresh Produce Association
Susan Morris will become CEO following the retirement of Vivek Sankaran, effective May 1... Read More
- Mar 04, 2025
- People , Produce Retail
The move follows an internal investigation into personal conduct, the company says. Ronald Sargent has been appointed board chairman and interim CEO... Read More
- Mar 03, 2025
- People , Industry News
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
- Feb 18, 2025
- People , Nuts , Dates & Dried Fruit
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
- Feb 12, 2025
- People , Produce Retail
Paul Gianetto has been named president of Raley’s Operating Division, and Natalie Slatter will serve as vice president of store operations... Read More
- Feb 05, 2025
- People , Produce Retail
Jason Buechel will take on expanded responsibilities leading Worldwide Grocery Stores while maintaining current role, Amazon says... Read More
- Jan 28, 2025
- People , Produce Retail
The retailer has appointed former Fresh Market CEO Jason Potter to the leadership role... Read More
- Jan 22, 2025
- People , Produce Retail
With the promotion, Bob Gleeson will oversee key departments including merchandising, marketing, store operations, IT, pharmacy and supply chain... Read More
- Jan 21, 2025
- People , Produce Retail
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
- Jan 13, 2025
- People , International Fresh Produce Association
The new members, which include representatives from Sprouts Farmers Market and Taylor Farms, will serve five-year terms... Read More
- Jan 06, 2025
- Organics , People , U.S. Department of Agriculture
Tom Karst, editor emeritus for The Packer, announces departure... Read More
- Dec 30, 2024
- People , Industry News