Category: Company acquisitions and hires
IFPA names first ever vice president of sustainability
Tamara Muruetagoiena is the International Fresh Produce Association’s first ever vice president of sustainability.
Zespri exec to join Driscoll’s as president of the Americas
Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson is leaving the produce marketer to become Driscoll’s president of the Americas.
CMI cites rapid growth with leadership promotions
CMI Orchards, Wenatchee, Washington, is making leadership changes during what it calls an era of major growth
Hartwig chosen to lead California Fresh Fruit Association
Daniel Hartwig is the new president of the California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA).
Frutera to acquire Sun Belle, Giddings Fruit
Frutura, a global sales and marketing platform for fruit, plans to acquire berry companies Giddings Fruit and Sun Belle.
Indoor strawberry grower names COO
Oishii vertical farming strawberries indoor farming greenhouse
Organic Trade Association names new president, board members
The Organic Trade Association’s incoming president for 2023-24 is Tracy Favre, vice president of sustainability for live operations at egg company Handsome Brook Farms LLC.
Allan sees role at Certis as one of creating connections
Mike Allan sees his newly created role with biotechnology company Certis Biologicals as a chance to drive innovation and foster collaboration
Indoor ag company names industry veteran new CEO
Indoor agriculture company Local Bounti Corp. has named industry veteran Anna Fabrega as its new CEO.
Pair of organic veterans form new technical and regulatory team at OTA
Two veteran organic experts are joining the Organic Trade Association to form a new technical and regulatory team.
Leadership transition planned in July for Valent BioSciences LLC
Valent BioSciences LLC will soon see a change in leadership with the planned retirement of Ted Melnik, president and CEO.
GrowGeneration Corp. expands into 17th state with Montana acquisition
GrowGeneration Corp. has expanded into its 17th state with the acquisition of Community Garden & Greenhouse in Bozeman, Montana
AgroFresh names new COO, three other executives
AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has added four members to its senior leadership team, including a chief operations officer.
Ciranda taps experienced food industry leader as new CEO
Doug Audette brings more than 30 years’ experience in the food industry to his new role as Ciranda CEO.
ProGro adds 2 ag entrepreneurs to advisory board
David Shoemaker and Raymond Hurt have joined the board of ProGro Bio, a Georgia-based microbial provider of all-natural, organically certified solutions.