Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Jeff Smutny joins the institute as its new executive director, bringing experience in marketing and regulatory affairs in the agriculture industry... Read More

Jessica Keller is the first to serve in this role, which was created to align with the International Fresh Produce Association’s core commitment to grow member value globally... Read More

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has recognized Lianne Rood, member of Parliament for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, Ontario, for her efforts to support Canadian agriculture... Read More

With growing demand for local produce in the foodservice industry and evolving operator needs, Markon says it saw the importance of having a dedicated presence beyond the West Coast... Read More

The newly created role is intended to strengthen the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s membership offerings and expand into new markets domestically and beyond Canada... Read More

The Ontario Produce Marketing Association has three new directors and a new board chair, following appointments made at its Annual General Meeting, June 11 in Toronto... Read More

The Packer’s 2024 Women in Produce honors leaders — including Julie Olivarria, vice president of produce for Sysco Corp. — playing pivotal roles in their organizations and the fresh produce industry... Read More

The Packer’s 2024 Women in Produce honors leaders — including Tara Murray, vice president of marketing for Fresh Innovations/Yo Quiero Brands — playing pivotal roles in their organizations and the fresh produce industry... Read More

The Packer’s 2024 Women in Produce honors eight industry leaders — including Full Harvest founder and CEO Christine Moseley — playing pivotal roles in their own organizations and the fresh produce industry... Read More

The Packer’s 2024 Women in Produce honors eight industry leaders — including New York Apple Association President and CEO Cynthia Haskins — playing pivotal roles in their own organizations and the fresh produce industry... Read More

The Packer’s 2024 Women in Produce honors eight industry leaders — such as April Flowers, marketing director of Lone Star Citrus Growers — playing pivotal roles in their own organizations and the fresh produce industry... Read More

The Packer’s 2024 Women in Produce honors eight industry leaders — including Frances Dillard, vice president of marketing for Driscoll's — playing pivotal roles in their own organizations and the fresh produce industry... Read More

The Packer’s 2024 Women in Produce honors eight industry leaders — including Happy Dirt co-founder and CEO Sandi Kronick — playing pivotal roles in their own organizations and the fresh produce industry... Read More

The Carlisle, Pa.-based grocer has named John MacDonald as vice president of marketing... Read More

Organic leaders and champions to be honored at Organic Week in Washington, D.C. at the 2024 Organic Leadership Awards reception... Read More

As Bernardo Muñoz moves from directing the Trade Office of Peru in New York to Shanghai, Diana Pita will step into the role, emphasizing U.S. interest in Peruvian products and promoting exports and culture... Read More

Kenneth Fox died April 17 at age 91, the McAllen,Texas-based flexible packaging company announced... Read More

Simbe expands leadership with the hiring of several key executives... Read More

Wouter Kolk, CEO of Ahold Delhaize Europe and Indonesia, has decided to step down from the management board by the end of the year... Read More

The National Grocers Association has welcomed Caroline Sar as its manager of marketing and member engagement and promoted Max Wengroff to senior manager of government relations... Read More

Jessica Hendrix will oversee Hy-Vee’s marketing efforts and serve as the driving force behind growth and strategic operations for RedMedia, Hy-Vee’s retail media network... Read More

Michelle Carter, who was hired in July 2006 as a sales and marketing assistant, will now oversee all communication strategies for Meridian Growers... Read More

Bill Mayo spent the past 29 years at Wakefern Food Corp. As chief development officer, Mayo will lead the strategic growth of Save A Lot’s licensed retail business to support and strengthen the Save A Lot brand... Read More

The class comprises 17 professionals set to gain industry insights through diverse opportunities, blending field experiences with classroom seminars on topics like food safety and leadership development... Read More

Oakdale, Calif., Save Mart store manager Robert Alton was honored for his leadership at the company's 30th Annual Management Awards Gala, which also recognized other store managers... Read More