Kapi Kapi Growers, a leading grower-shipper of premium Costa Rican pineapples and bananas, announced Sofia Acon, who has served as director since 2020, has been appointed to the role of president.

Acon was instrumental in bringing Kapi Kapi Growers to the U.S. market four years ago, co-founding the company, shaping its vision and strategic plan, leading the development of the brand and building an extraordinary team. Before focusing her energy on Kapi Kapi, she was building her business acumen by working her way through an MBA program at Babson College and gaining experience in branding and

The Hass Avocado Board has announced its newly elected executive committee board members for the 2024 board year. As of Dec. 6, the following individuals were officially seated as HAB executive committee members:

• Producer Bob Schaar from Simpatica as chairperson
• Producer Jamie Johnson from Simpatica as vice chairperson
• Importer Chris Henry from the Giumarra Cos. as treasurer
• Importer Gwen Jackimek from Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc. as secretary

“Collectively this executive committee has over 70 years of experience working in the avocado industry,” said Bob Schaar, the new

Susan Tavilla grew up in a Boston produce family with deep roots dating back many decades, but the old school nature of the Sicilian patriarch didn’t see a place for women in the family business.

“We are Sicilian and it was the belief that the men worked and the women stayed home,” said Susan as she ironically plans for the end of a successful and long career at P. Tavilla Co., one of the mainstays at the New England Produce Center.

Susan’s grandfather Paul Tavilla started the business, again ironically, with a $500 loan from his wife in 1924. During his career, Paul allowed his three

Save A Lot has named interim CEO Fred Boehler to a permanent role as CEO. Boehler has been serving as interim CEO since Oct. 31, following the departure of former CEO Leon Bergmann.

Boehler is a seasoned supply chain executive with more than 30 years of experience across multiple retail and wholesale format businesses, spanning both large- and small-scale companies in a wide range of growth phases. He has worked in supply chain at SuperValu, Borders, Newell Rubbermaid and most notably Americold Logistics. There he served as CEO, taking the company public in January 2018. Boehler joined the

Lipman Family Farms is celebrating the remarkable careers of four esteemed employees who dedicated a combined 150 years of service to the company. Randy Moss, Bob Poklemba, Wes Roan and Jamie Williams are leaving behind a legacy of hard work and dedication as they retire from the company.

“Lipman Family Farms has been successful for over 75 years because of our people. Our four retiring leaders have been the backbone of our farming success,” said Elyse Lipman, CEO of Lipman Family Farms. “Bobby, Randy, Wes and Jamie — your dedication has woven a familial spirit into our company, leaving an

Allegiance Retail Services LLC has named Joe Fantozzi as president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. Fantozzi was named interim president and COO in September when the prior president voluntarily stepped down to a reduced role.

“As communicated in August, I empaneled a sub-committee of the board of directors to conduct a search for a permanent replacement," said Louis Scaduto Jr., chairman and CEO of Allegiance. "After engaging a professional recruiting firm and conducting multiple interviews and assessments, the sub-committee was unanimous in their recommendation that Mr