personnel
Biden names pick for key trade position in cabinet
President-elect Joe Biden has made picks for two key federal positions that will affect agriculture production and trade of fresh and processed produc... continue reading »
Biden opts to have Tom Vilsack return as Secretary of Agriculture
Tom Vilsack is Joe Biden’s pick to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture when the Biden administration takes office in January 2021. [caption i... continue reading »
Somic America adds new East Coast sales manager
Somic America has added Ryan Schumacher as its new East Coast Sales Manager. Schumacher will work out of Wilmington, North Carolina, and report direct... continue reading »
Produce Processing parent company announces promotion, staff addition
Great American Media Services has announced a promotion and staff addition to its award-winning Specialty Agriculture group of publications. Gary P... continue reading »
Tim York named new CEO of California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA)
Tim York has been named the new chief executive officer of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA). According to an LGMA news releas... continue reading »
PMA welcomes six new members to board of directors
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) welcomed six new industry leaders to the PMA Board of Directors Oct. 22, as the board meets for the first time. ... continue reading »
Vanmark promotes Davis to VP, announces other staff changes
Industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer Vanmark has promoted Jason Davis to company vice president. Davis will oversee all ... continue reading »
PMA VP Nancy Tucker announces retirement
Produce Marketing Association Vice President Nancy Tucker announced her retirement at the Fresh Summit 2020 Global Community Reception. Tucker, who ha... continue reading »
Kalera aims to grow foodservice, retail sales with new hires
Technology-driven vertical farming company Kalera hired two new executives to fill the positions of vice president of foodservice sales and vice pre... continue reading »
Starr Ranch Growers consolidates offices to Yakima, adds to sales team
Starr Ranch Growers consolidated offices in Yakima, Washington, and is growing its sales team. The new office, at 603 N, 39th Ave., in Yakima, will h... continue reading »
