Healthy Family Project, a leading advocate for nutritious eating and family wellness, brought together more than 100 dietitians attending the annual Food Nutrition Conference and Expo for a lively evening of fun and philanthropy at Tamayo Restaurant in Denver. The event, designed to foster connections among nutrition professionals and sponsor brands, exceeded expectations by delivering a unique blend of networking, education and charitable giving.

Sponsors of the event included Envy Apples, LunchBots, North Carolina sweet potatoes, Shuman Farms, USA Pears and ¡Yo Quiero!. The sponsors

Mountain View Fruit Sales, a prominent stone fruit, grape and citrus grower/shipper company, is delighted to appoint Krista Beckstead as its new director of marketing. Beckstead brings a wealth of experience in the produce industry, having previously worked in the apple grower, packer and shipping sector. With a career spanning over 10 years in the produce industry, Beckstead brings a profound understanding of market intricacies, brand awareness, consumer trends and innovative marketing strategies.

"We are excited to welcome Krista to the team," said Mike Thurlow, CEO and owner of Mountain

The Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and OPN will honor longtime organic grower Rod Braga as the recipient of the sixth annual Grower of the Year Award. Braga, president and CEO of Braga Fresh, was selected based on his ongoing commitment and dedication to excellence in organic production, organic industry leadership, and innovation.

The Grower of the Year Award, sponsored by AGCO, will be presented to Braga as part of the keynote presentation at the Organic Grower Summit Nov. 29-30 in Monterey, CA. The Grower of the Year presentation is part of an extensive educational

Rina Hurst has joined Walmart as vice president of Walmart GoLocal, Walmart’s delivery service platform. Hurst joins Walmart from Shipt, where she served as chief business officer. Hurst will be responsible for the strategic direction, operations and general management of Walmart GoLocal as it continues to scale in bringing retailers of all sizes reliable, same-day delivery.

“Rina brings extensive last-mile and delivery expertise and a track record of building strategic partnerships and accelerating growth. I’m thrilled to welcome Rina to the Walmart team and see the impact she will have on

Soren Bjorn, currently president of Driscoll’s of the Americas, has been named the company’s new CEO. He will assume the role in January 2024 and oversee global day-to-day operations. J. Miles Reiter, the current chairman and CEO of Driscoll’s, plans to retire at the end of the year and become executive chairman of the family-owned company.

Bjorn joined Driscoll’s in 2006 and has been involved in nearly every facet of the business over the past 17 years. As the former senior vice president of international business and global technologies, he led business development in Europe, South America

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council board of directors announced the departure of Don Gann as president. After years of dedicated service, Gann leaves a lasting legacy of progress and growth within the association.

Under Gann’s leadership, the FPFC has thrived, even during the challenging times of uncertainty. His unwavering commitment to the organization’s mission has positioned the FPFC with a strong foundation for a vibrant and prosperous future.Gann’s dedication to the fresh produce and floral industry has been instrumental in elevating FPFC’s impact.

“Don Gann has been a driving force