Grimmway Farms has hired Keri Morrelli as product innovation and development director. Joining the sales and marketing team, Morrelli will oversee product development from ideation to launch for all divisions at Grimmway, one of the largest carrot producers in the world and one of the largest organic vegetable producers in the United States.
February 1, 2021
Canada-based Group Courchesne Larose announced the nomination of Danny Dumas as president of Courchesne Larose USA to oversee the company’s interests and investments in the United States and abroad. In the United States, the group produces and markets fresh and healthy conventional and organic produce under the Green Earth Produce The Organic Label brand and is a partner in Vineland, NJ-based Dandrea Produce. Group Courchesne Larose also has investments in Central America and South America.
Most recently, Dumas spent 22 years at Del Monte Fresh Produce, holding various positions in Canada, the United States and Europe. He began his produce industry career in 1989 with Dole Fresh Fruit Co.
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January 29, 2021
The new year is often a time for resolutions, many of which include eating healthier, getting more active and physically fit, and improving mental wellbeing. So, when the Viva Fresh Expo announced its second annual Clean Eating Challenge back in October, it was the perfect catapult to a healthier year for eager participants.
Blake LaGrange
“I was sick and tired of being sick and tired,” said Blake LaGrange of Val Verde Vegetable Co., when asked why he decided to participate in the 2021 Clean Eating Challenge. “The challenge sparked my competitive nature and held me accountable to push forward during the times that I didn’t want to, so I guess you can say it fixed my ‘want to.’”
January 27, 2021
The application period has opened for the Class 26 of the United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program. Since its inception in 1995, more than 250 produce industry professionals have graduated from this exclusive program, thanks to the support of founding sponsor Corteva Agriscience.
“This year, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of this one-of-a-kind program, I invite our alumni and all those who have supported their journey to pay it forward,” said Tom Stenzel, president and CEO of the United Fresh Produce Association. “Encourage the next generation of industry leaders to apply to take part in Class 26 and become the first fellows of the next quarter-century.”
September 30, 2020
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