International grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and pineberries, Wish Farms announced the promotion of James Peterson to the role of chief operating officer. 

Peterson joined the company in 2011, eventually assuming the role of vice president of sales and marketing. With a background in premium seating sales for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Cowboys and Rose Bowl, he brought a unique and refreshing perspective to the produce industry.  

At Wish Farms, he implemented several successful initiatives, including the modernization of planning

The GIANT Co. has named Rebecca Lupfer senior vice president and chief merchant. In her new role, Lupfer will lead all aspects of merchandising for the company as well as commercial planning and pricing, reporting directly to The Giant Co.’s president, John Ruane. The appointment is effective immediately. 

“With nearly 20 years of retail grocery experience spanning nearly all areas of the business, Rebecca brings a tremendous amount of expertise to the table as well as an incredible passion for building strong teams that deliver results,” said John Ruane, president, The Giant Co. “With her st

By all accounts, Justin Vitrano was a giant in the Baltimore wholesale produce industry almost from the time he could walk in the 1930s until the COVID-19 pandemic caused him to curtail his regular trips to the office.

Vitrano was born Sept. 8, 1928, in Los Angeles and he died on July 14, 2024 at the age of 95 in the Baltimore area where he had spent all but the first six months of his life. He spent just about as long with the Tony Vitrano Co., the wholesale operation started by his father in 1932, and run by Justin Vitrano from the 1970s until he passed the baton to his son, Tony, about two

Natural Delights promoted three employees as the company continues to experience year-over-year growth. Natural Delights said these internal advancements reflect the brand's commitment to developing its talent in tandem with expanding its reach and impact in the date market.

Bridgette Weber has been promoted to sales marketing manager. Weber's leadership in the company's data program has positioned her perfectly to manage key customer relationships directly within the Southeast region, where she resides. Her ongoing participation in the SEPC Next Generation Leadership Academy also

Target has named Amy Tu chief legal and compliance officer and corporate secretary effective Aug. 25. In her new role, Tu will lead the company's legal, compliance and corporate governance functions. She succeeds Don Liu, who recently announced his upcoming retirement and will transition to a strategic advisory role. Tu joins Target's leadership team and will report to Brian Cornell, chair and CEO.

"Amy's experience, both in legal and business leadership, offers strong continuity at the top of our legal affairs and compliance teams," said Cornell. "Her stewardship will help our strong and

Potatoes USA elected Shelley R. Olsen as chair of the board at its annual meeting. Potatoes USA also announced its Executive Committee members to lead the organization through 2024-25.

This marks the seventh year that Olsen, of Othello, WA, has served on Potatoes USA’s board and her fourth year on the executive committee. She previously co-chaired the board’s industry outreach and international marketing committees.

“It’s such an honor for my peers to believe in me and to be able to walk in the steps of some of the great people who have led our industry for decades,” Olsen said. “I’m looking