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Dave Whitmore launched his career in the company as a sales representative and rose through the ranks to become Vice President Sales and, most recently, Vice President Product & Business Development.

The International Fresh Produce Association mourns the recent passing of Peter Goulet, a past Chair of the Produce Marketing Association (an IFPA legacy organization) and long-time member and contributor to the fresh produce community.

It is with great sadness and regret, that we announce the passing of our colleague and friend, Dan Branson, who suddenly passed away on Saturday, March 11.

Craig Fox, Executive Vice President at Fox Packaging, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

Longtime produce industry great, Ron Carkoski, passed away at the age of 69 surrounded by his family on January 5, 2023.

Joe (Giuseppe) Marchini, who founded J. Marchini Farms, a California based company specializing in radicchio and Italian specialties, passed away at the age of 84 surrounded by family on December 28, 2022.

Paul J. DiMare, president of DiMare, Inc., Boston, MA, and longtime resident in the Miami, FL, area, passed away December 30, 2022, at the age of 81.

Matt Miles, 49, long-time organic salesman in the Washington apple industry, passed peacefully Dec 7th.

Don Christopher's legacy meant so much more than just garlic, it meant a commitment to local education and bettering the lives of so many in Gilroy, the Garlic Capital of the World.

The founder of Produce Business magazine, Jim Prevor, has passed away.