People News
Chris Hooks, whose experience spans conventional grocery, discount retail and private label, joins the Modesto, Calif.-based grocer's executive leadership team... Read More
- Feb 20, 2024
- People , Produce Retail
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
- Feb 06, 2024
- Produce Retail , People
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
- Feb 02, 2024
- People , Awards , Produce Retail
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
- Jan 23, 2024
- Produce Retail , People
Darren Caudill brings over four decades of experience working in both grocery wholesale and retail, according to the retailer-owned cooperative... Read More
- Jan 18, 2024
- People , Produce Retail
The association will recognize leaders from Little Bear Produce, Dixondale Farms, Val Verde Vegetable Co., and more... Read More
- Jan 10, 2024
- People , Awards , Texas International Produce Assn. , Texas
The National Grocers Association has announced promotions for three key senior staff executives... Read More
- Jan 03, 2024
- People , Produce Retail
Leaders, innovators and industry stalwarts were among those who died in 2023, with their peers remembering their professional contributions and impact on the produce industry... Read More
- Dec 29, 2023
- Obituary , People , Year in Produce
The Florida Strawberry Growers Association has inducted Gary Wishnatzki into its hall of fame for his innovations in the berry industry... Read More
- Dec 19, 2023
- Strawberries , Florida , People
Baldor Specialty Foods President Michael Muzyk received the New York Produce Show’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Dec. 6, prior to a ribbon cutting to open the show’s exhibition hall... Read More
Equifruit President Jennie Coleman was recently honored with the RBC Momentum Award, during a ceremony celebrating Canada's most accomplished women entrepreneurs... Read More
- Nov 28, 2023
- People , Sustainability
The Giant Co. has named Brian Lorenz as vice president of omnichannel fresh merchandising and Kathy Sweigert as vice president of the mid-Atlantic division, both effective Nov. 27... Read More
- Nov 21, 2023
- People , Produce Retail