IFPA to recognize retail produce managers

Nominations are open for the International Fresh Produce Association’s annual Retail Produce Manager Awards.

The awards recognize top produce managers for their dedication to boosting fresh produce sales, innovative merchandising, community service and shopper satisfaction.

Twenty winners will be selected and recognized at the 2025 Global Produce and Floral Show, set for October in Anaheim, California. At that event, five produce managers will be selected as grand prize winners.

Nominations are open until March 7, and forms are available online.

2024 winners included Marcus Reyes Hernandez of Defense Commissary Agency, Sarah Lopath of New Seasons Market and Brian Masse of Hannaford Brothers Supermarkets.