Mary Ellen Adcock, Kroger's senior vice president of operations, is set to succeed Stuart Aitken in the role... Read More
- Nov 25, 2024
- People , Produce Retail
Mary Ellen Adcock, Kroger's senior vice president of operations, is set to succeed Stuart Aitken in the role... Read More
Will Regan joined the company in 2018 and was named to his most recent position, director of commercial finance and profitability, in 2022... Read More
BJ’s Wholesale Club has promoted Scott Schmadeke, senior vice president, field and fresh operations, to the role of executive vice president, chief operations officer... Read More
Don Valpredo, 85, co-founded Country Sweet Produce, grower-packer-shipper of the Bako Sweet brand of sweetpotatoes... Read More
Former CEO Eric Lindberg has returned to lead the business while the company conducts a search for a successor... Read More
Meet the innovators, changemakers and pioneers shaping the future of fresh... Read More
Publix Super Markets CEO Kevin Murphy also announced the promotion of two new executives, effective Jan. 1, 2025... Read More
Chief Commercial Officer Roger Wheeler is set to assume role as brand president for Stop & Shop, with Gordon Reid sharing plans to retire in 2025... Read More
Improving the world, one fairly priced banana at a time, is all in a day’s work for this vice president of sales and marketing and the dynamic team at Equifruit... Read More
Sonya Constable, vice president of produce for Sprouts Farmers Market, rose to the top of a highly qualified and deserving list of produce retail talent while also achieving a history-making win... Read More
Brad Franklin is one of only 20 produce managers nationwide being recognized with the International Fresh Produce Association's 2024 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Award... Read More
Vangelos, whose career spanned over 50 years and included leadership roles for companies and industry organizations, died Sept. 5 at age 92... Read More
Two produce industry veterans have been named country sales managers for Brazil, Peru and Chile in a move intended to enhance the company's presence in those markets... Read More
The Toronto-based app marketplace says Chris Taylor is a strategic hire for its next phase of growth, bringing diverse financial leadership experience that will help bring the company to financial maturity... Read More
The volunteer leaders will be confirmed by a ballot shared with the membership and begin their board service at the 2024 Global Fresh Produce and Floral Show, Oct. 17-19, in Atlanta... Read More
Nomination deadline is Aug. 12. The Produce Retailer of the Year award has been presented to some of the industry's best and brightest produce executives, people who foster great cultures and achieve impressive results... Read More
Gary Shields worked in the potato industry for more than 30 years and brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role, the association says... Read More
The social impact organization says the new role will help expand retail distribution and global partnerships... Read More
Jeff Smutny joins the institute as its new executive director, bringing experience in marketing and regulatory affairs in the agriculture industry... Read More