ZAG Technical Services, an award-winning IT consulting firm, managed services and IT security provider in the ag and food and beverage industries, announced the promotion of Eric Regnier to vice president of operations.

In 2021, Regnier was brought on as a project manager, quickly showcasing his dedication to operational excellence, continuous improvement and quality, earning his way to manager of ZAG’s IT security and compliance line of business.

Earlier this year, Regnier was named interim vice president of operations, where he delivered his specialized skill set overseeing the client

Naturipe Farms has hired Matthew Lyons as director of business development, value-added fresh. In his role, Lyons will manage Naturipe Farms’ value-added fresh division as it expands its footprint in the foodservice, quick serve and retail channels. Lyons will also contribute to new product development.

“Working with a household name in the berry industry is exciting in its own right, but I am truly excited to work with the value-added team as we expand Naturipe’s reach into healthier produce-forward snack and meal options,” said Lyons. “I’ve enjoyed a partnership with the Naturipe team over

Edwin Jerome Vick, who founded Vick Family Farms with his wife, Diane, died July 26. He was 73.

Mr. Vick was a leader of leaders. His voice for the agriculture industry was strong. He and his wife founded Vick Family Farms in 1975 and grew a successful operation from 25 acres to over 9,000 in nearly 50 years.

Mr. Vick was born Sept. 13, 1949 in Wilson, NC. He graduated from Bailey High School in 1967 and then Wayne Community College where he received an associate in applied science degree in soil conservation. Mr. Vick served six years in the Marine Corps Reserves and later began his career

The National Mango Board has appointed Ramon Ojeda as its new executive director, replacing Manuel Michel, who earlier this month left his post of nine years to join the Colombia Avocado Board as its executive director.

Ojeda has served the NMB, based in Orlando, FL, for nearly three years as the operations director, with oversight of all financial, operational and administrative functions. He has been a crucial component to organizing the annual board meetings and key internal training opportunities to help strengthen the organization.

During his 30-year career, Ojeda has developed a unique

G&R Farms, the third-generation Vidalia onion grower in southeast Georgia, is mourning prominent Glennville farmer, businesswoman and Vidalia sweet onion pioneer Pam Durrence Dasher. She was 79.

Ms. Dasher was the co-owner of G&R Farms with her brother-in-law Robert Dasher, a role she has held since 2003. The Tattnall County native joined the business in 1962 when she married her high school sweetheart, Gerald W. Dasher. Following her husband’s untimely death, Ms. Dasher assumed co-ownership and management of the company alongside her brother-in-law and continued in that capacity until her

Omar Bobadilla has joined Bonduelle Fresh Americas, home of Ready Pac Bistro, as vice president of agriculture operations. Bobadilla will become a member of the company’s operations leadership team and will be based in Bonduelle’s newly renovated and expanded Salinas Valley location with additional responsibility for deepening relationships with grower communities and suppliers across the United States, Canada, Mexico and South America.

“Omar’s unique experience combining sourcing and operations in the fresh produce segment, further enhances our already well-positioned Ag team,” said Jon