2021 Young Apple Leaders selected
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) announced yesterday its class of 2021 Young Apple Leaders (YALs). Fifteen accomplished and aspiring young people were selected by the organization to join with, and learn from, USApple leaders and mentors throughout the year.
The 2021 Young Apple Leaders include:
Ben Bresler, Packaging Corporation of America, Towson, MD
Bryce Bauman, Bauman Orchards, Inc., Rittman, OH
David Brugato, Pacific Coast Fruit Company, Portland, OR
Carole Coburn, AgroFresh, Grand Rapids, MI
Matt Dykstra, Riverridge Produce Marketing, Sparta, MI
Kyle Eggers, TreeTop, Selah, WA
Sonia Estrada, Bear Mountain Orchards, Aspers, PA
Jeff Givens, Fruit Marketing Growers Association, Newcomertown, OH
Pacific Coast Fruit Co.,
one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest independent produce distributors with warehouses in Kent and Portland, has acquired Seattle premier produce supplier Northwest Specialty Produce.
According to a Pacific Coast Fruit media release, Northwest Specialty Produce is a multi-generational family business built on honesty, respect and treating customers like family. Together, they will increase Pacific Coast Fruit Company’s reach, gain operational efficiencies and provide enhanced customer service capabilities by offering a comprehensive line of produce, specialty items and programs from a single provider. The acquisition was finalized on January 29.
Northwest Specialty Produce’s long-lasting customer relationships and direct selling capabilities were natural fits with Pacific Coast Fruit’s goals and ethos. Pacific Coast Fruit will incorporate Northwest Specialty’s line of specialty herbs and customer service including comprehensive merchandising in