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IFPA names director of floral

January 28, 2025 Washington, DC – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has named Colleen Fagundus as the new...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Amazon names Whole Foods CEO to lead grocery operations

Amazon has announced that Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market BB #:147784, is taking over leadership of the company’s...

2 months ago 3 minute read

ERP provider Prophet adds to leadership staff

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA – January 21, 2025 – Bryan Barsness, a seasoned leader with a wealth of experience in agriculture,...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Pacific Trellis Fruit welcomes marketing manager

LOS ANGELES, CA, January 24, 2025 –- Pacific Trellis Fruit BB #:164166, a leading importer, grower, and marketer of premium...

2 months ago 2 minute read

The Fresh Market names new president and CEO

January 23, 2025 GREENSBORO, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Fresh Market, Inc. BB #:155863 today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Walmart Canada names CEO, COO

Mississauga, ON – January 21, 2025 – Walmart Canada today announced Venessa Yates would become its new President and Chief...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Grocery Outlet names president and CEO

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: GO) (“Grocery Outlet” or the “Company”), today...

2 months ago 6 minute read

Topco hires executive vice president and chief operating officer

Itasca, Illinois, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Topco Associates, LLC. BB #:102168 recently announced the appointment of Manard Lagasse, who...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Titan Farms names president

Ridge Spring, SC., January 20, 2024 – Titan Farms BB #:175539, the leading grower, packer, and shipper of fresh peaches...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Divine Flavor adds melon category manager

NOGALES, AZ- Nogales-based produce distributor and grower Divine Flavor {{BB #:204689 announced they have added Jeremy Giovannetti to the company’s...

2 months ago 4 minute read

California Table Grape Commission hires marketing directors

Fresno, CA – The California Table Grape Commission BB #:153597 welcomes Lisa Massie and Alexandra Merritt to the marketing team....

3 months ago 1 minute read

USApple announces 2025 NextGen apple fellowship class

Falls Church, VA (Jan. 17, 2025) — The U.S. Apple Association BB #:145473 announces the newest members of its leadership...

3 months ago 2 minute read

Rivermaid Trading Company adds to sales and procurement staff

January 15, 2025 Lodi, CA — Rivermaid Trading Company BB #:113035 is excited to welcome Sarah Baskins as their newest...

3 months ago 2 minute read

Pete Pappas & Sons announces new hires and promotions

Jessup, MD Jan 15 2025 – As part of its continued commitment to growth, sustainability, and excellence, Pete Pappas &...

3 months ago 2 minute read

Sun World names new CEO

BAKERSFIELD, CA January 15, 2025 – Sun World International BB #:341274 today announced that their president, Bernardo Calvo, has been...

3 months ago 3 minute read

Baloian Farms appoints CFO

Baloian Farms BB #:123034, a grower, packer, and distributor of premium-quality fresh produce, is pleased to announce Magatte Gueye as Chief...

3 months ago 2 minute read

Oppy CEO to be honored with humanitarian award

January 14, 2025 — Oppy BB #:116424 Chairman, CEO and Managing Partner John Anderson will receive the prestigious International Humanitarian...

3 months ago 3 minute read

Blue Book hires Vice President of Sales 

January 14, 2025 CAROL STREAM, IL – Jason Carty has joined Blue Book Services as Vice President of Sales, overseeing...

3 months ago 2 minute read
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