Target Corp. has made a series of executive leadership changes under new CEO Michael Fiddelke aimed at accelerating the company's growth plans, including newly named executive vice presidents Cara Sylvester and Lisa Roath. The appointments follow recent additions to the board of directors and directly support Fiddelke's focus on strengthening merchandising authority and elevating the guest experience.

"It's the start of a new chapter for Target and we're moving quickly to take action against our priorities that will drive growth within our business," said Fiddelke. "These leadership changes

The U.S. National Technical Working Group for GLOBALG.A.P. appointed Marianna Solorio, director of food safety and quality assurance at Bonipak Produce, as its new chairperson. Solorio assumed the role Jan. 22. Solorio succeeds long-standing chairperson Walter Ram of The Giumarra Cos.

GLOBALG.A.P. national technical working groups provide opportunities for producers, retailers, certification bodies, food safety and sustainability experts, and other stakeholders to support the GLOBALG.A.P. certification system.

The U.S. NTWG ensures audit efficiency, compliance accuracy and the local relevance of

The Kroger Co. appointed Greg Foran as CEO, effective immediately. Foran will also join Kroger's board of directors and succeeds Ron Sargent, who served as interim CEO since March 2025. This announcement follows an extensive search process conducted by the board to identify an innovative retail leader with a strong track record of execution at scale.

"Greg is a highly respected operator who knows how to run large-scale retail businesses, strengthen store execution and lead high-performing teams," said Sargent. "His leadership style, focus on the customer, commitment to associates and

Craig Messmer and Ashley Berlinger have joined Capespan North America as sales executives. 

Messmer has over 23 years’ experience in the produce industry, most recently as key account manager for a major fresh fruit importer and distributor where he managed numerous national programs over a range of product lines. He lives in Portland, OR.

Berlinger has over 17 years’ experience in the produce business in both sales and business development. She has worked as a senior sales executive at a major California-based citrus shipper where she managed national programs for mandarins and table grapes

Family Tree Farms has promoted Doug LaCroix to vice president of sales and marketing. LaCroix has been a foundational member of the Family Tree Farms leadership team for more than 20 years, guiding sales and marketing strategy that has supported the company’s growth across domestic and international markets. 

In his expanded role, LaCroix will continue to lead sales strategy and help shape the company’s brand direction as Family Tree Farms builds on its reputation for quality and innovation. 

“After more than two decades with Family Tree Farms, I remain deeply committed to the people and the

Derek Kostynuik has been promoted to vice president of sales for Peak of the Market. Kostynuik, who joined Peak of the Market in 2024 as its director of sales, has helped Peak expand its presence on grocery shelves and foodservice across Cananda.

“Kostynuik has developed a strong connection to the produce industry and growers and I’m proud to promote him to the vice president of sales,” said Pamela Kolochuk, CEO of Peak of the Market. “Derek will continue to lead our sales strategy and drive long-term growth and strengthen our industry partnerships.”

Kostynuik has over 16 years of sales and