March 11, 2021
After 27 years as Peak of the Market’s president and CEO, Larry McIntosh announced his retirement. He will continue to be with Peak of the Market until at least June.
“Larry’s commitment, dedication and extreme passion to the produce industry and to Peak of the Market will not be forgotten, said Peter Loewen, chair of Peak of the Market. We are grateful for his contributions and wish him nothing but the best in the future.”
Beth Connery, vice chair of Peak of the Market, said, “Today, we are celebrating Larry’s many years and accomplishments with Peak of the Market. The board of directors will be starting a search for a new CEO shortly. We are thankful that Larry has agreed to stay on as long as needed to ensure a smooth transition.”
Vertical farming company Kalera announced that Sonny Perdue, former United States Secretary of Agriculture and Georgia governor, will join its board of directors and has also personally invested in the company in the latest financing round. Perdue’s appointment to the board follows the addition of Maria Sastre to the board of directors, as well as Kalera’s acquisition of Vindara Inc., which develops seeds specifically for use in vertical farming environments.
Peru | Produce News theproducenews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theproducenews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
March 10, 2021
Not only has Avocados From Mexico been named to Fast Company s prestigious annual list of the World s Most Innovative Companies for 2021, but it also has been recognized as the No. 1 innovator in the Branding category. The list honors businesses that have found a way to be resilient in the past year and turned those challenges into impact-making processes. This year s list features 463 businesses from 29 countries; AFM s honor follows being named to Fast Company s List of 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators last year. We are honored to be named to Fast Company s 50 Most Innovative Companies in the world and recognized for our continued innovation during a year that brought numerous challenges to every industry, said Alvaro Luque, CEO and president of Avocados From Mexico. At AFM, we ve reinvented the way that produce is marketed in the U.S., creating a highly visible brand in a brandless category over the past seven years, on our way to become the most innovative p
March 9, 2021
The people that work in the produce department at Allegiance Retail Services, led by Kelly Davis, director of produce and floral, have gone above and beyond to make sure its customers have been able to find what they need during the pandemic. Headquartered in Iselin, NJ, Allegiance banners include Foodtown and Green Way Markets. The company continues to expand as it opened its first Green Way Market located in New Jersey, in Ridgewood.
Sightings Salutes: Allegiance Retail Services is sponsored by Dole.