Fareway Stores Inc. CEO Reynolds Cramer recently announced three officer group promotions: Bret Wiltse, executive vice president of merchandising; Rick Beckwith II, vice president and supervisor; and Stephen Morgan, vice president of IT.

“These officers are important members of our team, having been instrumental in supporting and executing Fareway’s strategy," said Cramer. They contribute greatly to our core and expanding operations, and will be important to our continued success.”

Fareway is a growing Midwest grocery company currently operating more than 130 grocery store locations in Iowa

Marcos Mada, a longtime produce veteran, died peacefully at his home in Rio Rico, AZ, on Sunday, Jan. 14, with his loving wife at his side after battling heart disease and other complications for the last two years. 

Mr. Mada was one of those rare characters that you hope to meet and get to know during your lifetime. He was an old-style produce guy — tough, honest, hard-working and hard-partying, but with that essential human touch that is often missing in today's world. Mr. Mada was the rare individual who could and did interact with everyone from the lowest levels of an organization to the

The Southeast Produce Council announced this year's Vorhees Vision Scholarship recipients: Avery White, daughter of Johnny and Melanie White of Shuman Farms; Kaylee Nelsen, daughter of Sean Nelsen of Fowler Packing; and Emma Jackson, daughter of Rob Jackson of Red Sun Farms.

The Vorhees Vision Scholarship was created to reward the achievements of young individuals who demonstrate a true entrepreneurial spirit in their lives as they pursue their educational goals. This scholarship is named in honor of the late Terry L. Vorhees, founder and first executive director of the Southeast Produce

The International Blueberry Organization named Mario Steta, operation’s director for Driscoll's in EMEA, as its new chairman. Steta brings extensive experience and knowledge to the role and looks forward to continuing to enhance the global leading position of blueberries in the fresh produce industry, and the IBO member-producing countries globally.

“The experience I've gained working for one of the leading berry companies makes me feel ready to embrace this role and the significant opportunities and challenges that face the global blueberry industry," said Steta. "Under the leadership of the

After 45 years of dedicated service, Publix Vice President of Customer Experience Bob Bechtel announced his decision to retire March 31. Publix Director of Omnichannel David Finger has been promoted to fill Bechtel’s vacated role.

“Bob has spent his career focusing on customer service,” said Publix CEO Kevin Murphy. “Through his leadership and efforts, he has helped our associates provide a premier shopping environment that has exceeded our customers’ expectations and helped create raving fans at Publix. We thank Bob for his many years of service to Publix and wish him the best in his

The Potato Sustainability Alliance’s board of directors selected new executive committee members at its winter board meeting during the 2024 Potato Expo in Austin, TX.

The board elected Tracy Shinners-Carnelley of Peak of the Market Ltd. to serve as chair and Mike Wenkel of National Potato Council as vice chair. Also newly elected to the executive committee is Shane Sampels of Sysco, who will serve alongside Ritchey Toevs as the two additional committee members.

 In between meetings of the board of directors, the executive committee provides guidance to PSA staff and oversight on the