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The Star Group CEO-founder retires

- General News
David Karwacki, The Star Group’s co-founder and long-time chief executive has retired and will act as special advisor to the CEO until May 30th, 2024.

D’Arrigo California hires director of sales

- General News
D’Arrigo California, a leading grower-packer-shipper of fresh produce, is delighted to announce the appointment of Henry Dill as its new Director of Sales.

Associated Wholesale Grocers appoints Coborn’s CEO to Board of Directors

- Retail
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. announced the appointment of Chris Coborn to the company’s board of directors.

Eastern Produce Council’s Annual Gala to honor former president

- General News
The EPC looks forward to honoring former President Marianne Santo, who passed away last September, at the John McAleavey Annual Gala which will take place at The Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park, NJ on April 6th.

Lipman Family Farms appoints four to its Board of Directors

- General News
Lipman Family Farms, North America's leading supplier of tomatoes and fresh vegetables, announces the addition of four new board members, bringing a wealth of diverse expertise and perspectives to guide the company through its next phase of growth.

FPAA expands national outreach with business development consultants

- General News
In order to expand its national reach and influence, the FPAA has added the services of industry veterans John Toner and Phil Gruszka as Business Development Directors.

PBNW leader elected chairman of the World Apple and Pear Association  

- General News
During its Annual General Meeting February 9, the World Apple and Pear Association elected Jeff Correa, Director of International Marketing at Pear Bureau Northwest, as Chairman of the association.

Category Partners hires director of analytics

- General News
Category Partners, LLC, a leading provider of data and insights solutions to the perishable industries, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Walter Liu as Director of Analytics.

Stemilt CEO named Washington State Apple Blossom Apple Citizen of the Year

- General News
After serving 19 years as the president and CEO of Stemilt Growers, West Mathison received the 2024 Apple Citizen of the Year Award presented by the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival on February 10 at the Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee Washington.

Remembering Marcos Mada

- General News
Marcos Mada left an indelible mark on everyone he worked with. Anyone could tell that Marcos was in the room because his joyful laugh was contagious.