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Packer 25 — Dick Peixoto
Ironically, Dick Peixoto, who owns Lakeside Organic Gardens, spent part of his childhood dragging spray hoses through apple orchards with his father, who worked for a fertilizer and pest control company.
Nov 15, 2019 by Tom Burfield
Packer 25 — Raina Nelson
Raina Nelson wanted to become a doctor until she found a shortcut that enabled her to accomplish her goal of saving lives without spending years in medical school.
Nov 14, 2019 by Tom Burfield
Packer 25 — Aidan Mouat
If you’re familiar with Aidan Mouat and someone asks you who is the smartest person you know who is affiliated with the produce industry, he’s probably the one who comes to mind.
Nov 13, 2019 by Tom Burfield
Packer 25 — John Jackson
When Landec Corp. acquired Guadalupe, Calif.-based Apio Inc. 20 years ago, Apio needed someone with experience in reverse mergers to help with the process.
Nov 12, 2019 by Tom Burfield
Packer 25 — Nick Dulcich
Nick Dulcich got his start working on the family farm in McFarland, Calif. He still works there, but his job description and his perspective on the produce industry have evolved over the years.
Nov 11, 2019 by Tom Burfield
Packer 25 — Tom Brugato
When Tom Brugato was about 9 years old, he and his dad would stop off at Pacific Coast Fruit Co. in Portland, Ore., to pick up a supply of produce for the Thriftmart grocery store his father managed.
Nov 08, 2019 by Tom Burfield
Packer 25 — Amanda Keefer
When Amanda Keefer started working odd jobs at age 12, she likely never envisioned working in the produce industry.
Nov 07, 2019 by Cristin Shepard
Packer 25 — Marion Tabard
Marion Tabard was inspired to learn all she could about people at a young age, which has driven her passion for bettering the lives of others.
Nov 06, 2019 by Cristin Shepard
Packer 25 — Dan Davis
Growing up in apple country, Dan Davis found the tree fruit industry early in life — or perhaps the industry found him.
Nov 05, 2019 by Tom Karst
Packer 25 — Brian Miller
For Brian Miller, there was never any choice: He had to go into the produce business.
Nov 04, 2019 by Jim Offner