While the California Walnut Commission’s marketing efforts continue to reposition the nut as a fresh staple for younger demographics, the industry faces a complex pivot as the war in Iran disrupts export routes and drives farm input costs to record highs, Verloop says... Read More
The Packer’s Women in Produce shines a spotlight on the visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration... Read More
This annual honor shines a spotlight on nine visionaries shaping the future of the supply chain through leadership, legacy and inspiration... Read More
The grower, packer and shipper of fresh fruits and vegetables adds David Dudley as director of merchandising and marketing, while also promoting Daren Van Dyke to vice president of sales and marketing... Read More
The date brand is refocusing its strategic distribution on the U.S. market, appointing David Baxter as CEO and expanding its volume through a new partnership with Naturally Grown Growers... Read More
As the indoor farming leader hits a decade and a half of operations, co-founder Viraj Puri moves to executive chairman while industry veteran Craig Stevenson takes the helm as CEO... Read More
The Peruvian Avocado Commission recognized the industry pioneers for their decades of visionary leadership and instrumental roles in establishing Peru as a premier global avocado supplier... Read More
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association says it will recognize Paul Catania Jr. as its Lifetime Achievement Award recipient on Thursday, April 30, in Toronto... Read More
Joe Kelley, a grocery industry veteran with deep operational expertise, most recently served as senior vice president of retail divisions for Kroger... Read More
The Montreal-based importer of Fairtrade International-certified bananas says Hoefle has a firsthand understanding of what it takes to build and sustain successful produce programs at scale... Read More
Jerry W. “JJ” Fleeman Jr. will depart his role as CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA in June 2026 to succeed Todd Vasos as the CEO of Dollar General, effective Jan. 1, 2027... Read More
The council has also opened nominations for three-year regional positions beginning in 2027... Read More
James Benson has nearly 30 years of leadership experience and expertise in table grapes and citrus... Read More
David Hinojosa is set to lead the company’s next phase of strategic growth and community-focused retail initiatives... Read More
