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Remembering Ross Bailey, owner of RJB Produce, Inc.

It is with a deep sadness that we announce Ross James Bailey, a loved and cherished husband, father and friend,...

1 month ago 1 minute read

EarthFresh mourns the passing of its founder

In Loving Memory of Tom Hughes Sr. It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Tom Hughes...

1 month ago 3 minute read

California Table Grape Commission honors the life and legacy of Karen Hearn

December 2, 2024 Fresno, CA – The California Table Grape Commission BB #:153597 is deeply saddened to share that Karen...

4 months ago 2 minute read

Bako Sweet mourns founder Don Valpredo

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2024) – Donald (Don) John Valpredo, a lifelong champion of agriculture, businessman, founder and impetus behind...

5 months ago 6 minute read

Fresh Taste Produce mourns passing of CEO

HALTON HILLS, Ontario SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 — Fresh Taste Produce BB #:166464 announces the passing of our CEO, Sal Sarraino,...

6 months ago 2 minute read

Remembering Idaho-Oregon leader Larry Link

This obituary was published by Argus Observer from Sep. 16 to Sep. 21, 2024. Lawrence “Larry” E. Link November 17,...

7 months ago 4 minute read

Family and friends reflect on the life of Al Vangelos

Produce industry icon Allen (Al) James Vangelos passed away September 5, just four weeks after his 92nd birthday. Al worked in...

7 months ago 6 minute read

Duda announces passing of former CEO

Oviedo, Florida (July 15, 2024) – DUDA BB #:189666, a 98-year-old family-owned and –operated diversified company headquartered in Oviedo, Florida,...

8 months ago 5 minute read

The produce industry mourns the loss of Tom Nunes

It is with our deepest condolences that we announce the passing of Tom Nunes (T3) of The Nunes Company BB...

8 months ago 7 minute read

Remembering Benjy Proffer of Proffer Wholesale Produce

Benjy Udell Proffer of Park Hills, Missouri has entered into the kingdom of Heaven on Friday, August 2, 2024. He...

8 months ago 6 minute read

Canadian produce industry remembers Donald Rhyno

Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) BB #:153602 business community is saddened by the passing of Donald H. Rhyno, a legendary...

8 months ago 6 minute read

Duda announces passing of former CEO

Oviedo, Florida (August 15, 2024) – DUDA BB #:111541, a 98-year-old family-owned and –operated diversified company headquartered in Oviedo, Florida,...

9 months ago 5 minute read

IFPA mourns passing of former PMA staff leader

July 8, 2024 Washington, DC – The International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 is saddened to share news of the...

9 months ago 4 minute read

J.E. Russell Produce mourns sales VP

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Marco Andrea Corbo on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the young age...

10 months ago 3 minute read

Royal Madera Vineyards mourns founder Steve Volpe

Steve Michael Volpe passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024. He was 100 years old. Steve was born on August...

10 months ago 3 minute read

US Foods mourns loss of board chair

May 22, 2024 ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–US Foods Holding Corp. BB #:134354, one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United...

11 months ago 4 minute read

Fox Packaging remembers founder Kenneth Fox

MCALLEN, Texas (April 22, 2024) — With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Kenneth Fox, founder of Fox Packaging...

12 months ago 4 minute read

Remembering Marcos Mada

Bryce Edmonson of Bland Farms pays tribute to close friend and produce-industry great, Del Monte’s Marcos Mada.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ...

1 year ago 6 minute read
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