Delighting consumers starts with cultivating the people at Stemilt who make World Famous Fruit possible. As part of a strategic plan, two long-time Stemilters, Mike Taylor, vice president of sales and marketing, and Tate Mathison, director of sales, have transitioned into new roles. Taylor has been promoted to senior vice president of business development strategy, while Mathison will become vice president of sales and marketing.

“It’s with great pleasure that we congratulate Mike and Tate on their new roles,” said West Mathison, Stemilt president. “This has been a long-time coming and part

Starr Ranch Growers named Don Odegard as its new CEO. He brings a wealth of experience and a visionary leadership approach to the company.

With an impressive track record in the agribusiness sector, Odegard is set to steer Starr Ranch Growers toward new heights of success and growth.

With a proven history of driving innovation, fostering strong industry partnerships and delivering outstanding results, the company said Odegard is the perfect fit to lead Starr Ranch Growers into its next phase of development.

"We are thrilled to welcome Don as the new CEO of Starr Ranch Growers," said Jim

Dollar General promoted Rod West to executive vice president of global supply chain. West will lead the company’s distribution center operations, transportation, supply chain modernization and its private fleet. West most recently served as DG’s senior vice president of distribution.

“Rod is an outstanding leader who will continue driving Dollar General forward through his considerable internal knowledge and experience on our supply chain team,” said Jeff Owen, Dollar General’s CEO. “I am confident his leadership and expertise will further benefit Dollar General’s business, customers and

The 76th Quebec Produce Marketing Association convention was held from Aug. 17 to 19 at the majestic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City. "Feeding Innovation," this year’s theme, featuredprominently in the event’s conferences and networking activities, where our members’ usual energy, resilience and creativity shone brightly during the exchanges and discussions.

The 536 convention participants were warmly welcomed by the 2023 QPMA board of directors chairperson Chris Sarantis (Canadawide) and his wife Pota Bountounis, and Conference chairperson Christian Riopel (Sobeys Québec) and hi

The United Family and its vendor partners have once again raised $500,000 for 26 nonprofit organizations through its annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament, which took place August 27 and 28. 

Before the annual dinner Sunday night, checks were presented to the 26 groups in a recognition event. Since its inception in the early nineties, the JPCC golf tournament has raised more than $6,000,000 for nonprofit organizations across Texas and New Mexico. 

Sidney Hopper, president of The United Family, said this event continues to be a core part of United’s charitable work thanks to the

Giant Eagle Inc. has appointed Bill Artman as its new CEO, a position he's held on an interim basis since March. 

During his nearly 40-year tenure with the company, Artman has served in various executive leadership roles, including president of supermarkets, executive vice president and senior vice president retail operations. As a result, he has developed a deep and unique understanding of Giant Eagle’s multifaceted business and has built strong and trusting relationships with Giant Eagle team members, customers, vendors, and numerous business and community partners.

“Bill already has made