Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

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

The company says Luiz Beling will work with James Rogers, Apeel’s founder and outgoing CEO, to transition into the new role. Rogers will remain as founder and board member... Read More

Kenneth Avery has departed as CEO following a six-month tenure that began with the acquisition of International Fruit Genetics by Amfresh and its merging with SNFL Group... Read More

The Ontario, Calif.-based company said Chris Dougan, former senior vice president of sales for Chiquita Brands International and Fresh Express, will be instrumental in shaping its future growth... Read More

With a background in category management and market research, Walter Liu brings experience from his tenures at Del Monte Fresh Produce and Coca-Cola Bottling Co... Read More

Chris Hooks, whose experience spans conventional grocery, discount retail and private label, joins the Modesto, Calif.-based grocer's executive leadership team... Read More

Vice President of Customer Experience Bob Bechtel will retire in March after a 45-year career with the grocery chain. The company says its director of omnichannel will succeed him... Read More

The company says new additions to the sales team will help it add territories and grow in market space in the Midwest... Read More

With CFO Gary Millerchip departing for his new role as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Costco Wholesale Corp., Todd Foley will fill the position until a successor is named... Read More

The company said the addition of industry veteran Jeff Oberman will help expand service offerings and streamline processes... Read More

The grocery retailer has named its 2023 Ralph W. Ketner Store Manager Excellence Award winner and has honored four other store managers for exceptional leadership... Read More

The Watsonville, Calif.-based company has named Garland Reiter Jr. as its chief commercial officer for Driscoll’s of Americas... Read More

This year the International Fresh Produce Association will honor 20 top retail produce managers for their dedication to boosting fresh produce sales, innovative merchandising, community service and shopper satisfaction... Read More

Kate Degan brings more than 15 years of experience in the food industry to her new role in the metro New York and New Jersey produce division... Read More

Darren Caudill brings over four decades of experience working in both grocery wholesale and retail, according to the retailer-owned cooperative... Read More

The association will recognize leaders from Little Bear Produce, Dixondale Farms, Val Verde Vegetable Co., and more... Read More

The cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets has named Dan Funk as its new president and CEO... Read More

The company has promoted its senior category manager to oversee its fruit produce category... Read More

These new members, which include Carmen Ponce of Tanimura & Antle, Chris Drew of Ocean Mist Farm and Kiana Amarel of BlazerWilkinsonGee, will serve a three-year term... Read More

Indoor agriculture company said its co-founder, Craig Hurlbert, reprises his role as chief executive officer as part of a company restructuring... Read More