G&R Farms promoted Fabian Murillo to shed manager. In this role, Murillo oversees all day-to-day operations of shed production, including onion storage, drying, production scheduling, inventory management and staff supervision of over 60 employees.

Murillo has been a part of the G&R Farms family for much of his life, starting as a seasonal worker at the age of 16 alongside his grandfather, David Murillo Sr., who served as G&R’s shed manager for over 34 years. Murillo, now with a family of his own, joined the company full-time in 2015 and, through his hard work and leadership, has been

Trinity Fruit Co. announced the promotion of Angela Hernandez to vice president of marketing. Since joining the company in 2018, Hernandez has been instrumental in elevating Trinity Fruit’s brand strategies, spearheading the expansion of its healthy product portfolio and championing impactful initiatives such as the company’s zero-waste and sustainability goals.

“Angela’s promotion to vice president of marketing is a reflection of her dynamic leadership and the invaluable contributions she has made to Trinity,” said David White, president of Trinity Fruit.

“Her vision, creativity and

Food Lion executive Greg Finchum, currently executive vice president of retail operations, will assume the role of president in May 2025. The appointment comes after Meg Ham announced that she will retire from the role in May.

Finchum joined Food Lion in 1989 and has been in his current role for more than a decade. He is a proven leader in delivering consistent sales growth and strong financial performance. Additionally, he has an outstanding track record of building strong brand loyalty among customers and creating emotional connections between associates and the brand, while preserving the

Capitol City Produce, a wholesale produce distributor for the Gulf Coast region, promoted Caleb Prejean to president. As the fourth president since the company’s founding in 1947, Prejean assumes leadership during a time of tremendous growth and reinvestment, including the imminent completion of an 80 percent expansion of the company’s distribution center in Baton Rouge, LA.

Prejean has played a pivotal role in nurturing the company culture, driving operational excellence, and enabling innovation since joining Capitol City Produce in 2015. As vice president of operations, Prejean spearheaded

The Hass Avocado Board announced its newly elected executive committee board members for the 2025 board year. As of Dec. 4, the following individuals are officially seated as HAB executive committee members:

• Producer, Bob Schaar as chairperson
• Importer, Gwen Jackimek as vice chairperson
• Importer, Debbie Willmann as treasurer
• Producer, Jeff Dickinson as secretary

“Collectively, this executive committee has over 121 years of experience working in the avocado industry,” said Schaar. "We’re thrilled and grateful for the chance to lead discussions and make key decisions that will support

ZAG Technical Services, a leading provider of IT and cybersecurity solutions for the ag industry, announces a significant leadership transition as CEO Greg Gatzke and CTO Jim Hunton retire. Eric Reigner, currently president, will assume the role of CEO and Thuan Ngo, current vice president, will take on the position of chief operating officer, signaling a new chapter of innovation and growth for the company.

Greg Gatzke, who founded ZAG, will remain a vital resource for the company and the industry. His extensive expertise in IT and cybersecurity will continue to drive industry conversations