Tanimura & Antle expanded its sales department with the appointment of two new experienced senior account managers: Todd Rainey and Jimmy Garcia. These additions further bolster the company's sales capabilities and align with its commitment to fostering a culture of innovation.

"As we strive to cultivate new business opportunities and grow within our existing customer base, it is crucial for us to maintain a team of skilled sales professionals who not only excel in their roles but also embody our company culture," said Brian Antle, executive vice president of sales. "Jimmy and Todd are

Industry icon Larry Brown joined FreshEdge as chief strategy officer. Brown will be responsible for the development and execution of strategies to continue to drive FreshEdge as a preeminent family of best-in-class fresh food companies driving success for our customers.

Brown joins FreshEdge after spending the last 12 years with Coastal Sunbelt, most recently as senior vice president of sales. Prior to his tenure at Coastal Sunbelt, he spent 16 years with FreshPoint, serving many roles, including vice president of sales.

“Larry is an exceptional person who brings integrity, expertise, and

The Colombia Avocado Board hired industry leader Manuel Michel as its new executive director. Michel assumes the role July 17 and takes the reins from William Watson, who has been acting director and was instrumental in the establishment of the organization.

Most recently, Michel served as executive director of the National Mango Board, where he has helped guide growth since 2014.  During his tenure he has administered a national research and promotion program, increased volume, awareness and consumption of fresh mangos in the United States.

“This is an exciting time to join the Colombia

Lisa Roath has been named Target's executive vice president and chief marketing officer. In her new role, Roath will lead the company’s core marketing functions, including creative, guest marketing strategy, retail brand experience, social media, paid media strategy and marketing strategy and operations. She joins Target’s leadership team effective immediately and will report to Cara Sylvester, executive vice president and chief guest experience officer.  

“Marketing plays such an important role in Target’s guest experience and brings to life the inspiration, care and connection people feel

A new face will be joining the United Apple team for the 2023-24 season. James Williams has joined the Lyndonville, NY-based grower-packer-shipper as business development manager.

Williams is bringing a diverse background in the produce industry. Previously a business development manager at Intergrow Greenhouses Inc. and a produce merchant at Sam’s Club in Bentonville, AR, he has experience from tropicals, to grapes and potatoes to tomatoes.

“Growing up on the family farm here in upstate New York where we primarily did potatoes and onions, I was always drawn toward the small orchard part of

Freshouse Produce, a full-service produce company located in Salisbury, NC, has appointed Nate Nelson as senior warehouse operations manager, where he will utilize data and transparency to increase efficiencies and safety practices.

Covid-19 put a strain on warehouse companies in the produce category, which struggled with staffing and day-to-day operations to keep up with demand, and Freshouse was no exception. Nelson was hired in April 2022, a time when businesses were coming out of Covid and re-establishing protocols and processes.  

“For two years during Covid, we were ramping up staffing