Western Growers has named Bryan Nickerson director of membership. In this role he leads the development and execution of initiatives designed to grow and retain the organization’s membership, including programs aimed at enhancing member engagement and expanding utilization of WG’s broad portfolio of services and resources.

For more than 90 years, Bushwick Commission has been cultivating more than just potatoes — they’ve been cultivating trust, resilience and a deeply rooted commitment to community.

As a fourth-generation, family-run business, Bushwick has evolved from a humble Brooklyn produce stand into a premier regional supplier of fresh potatoes and vegetables, delivering across the East Coast with a focus on innovation, integrity and reliable service.

Take advantage of the Top Picks program, marketing initiatives and educational resources to leverage Proven Winners' newest plants and programs to boost floral businesses.

Philip Henry, who served as president of the Henry Avocado Corp. in Escondido, CA, since the early 2000s, died June 30 of natural causes.

Kurt Zuhlke has seen the future of waste management in the produce industry and he very much likes what he sees.

Now, the long-time president and CEO of Bangor, PA-based Zuhlke & Associates just has to continue to educate and convince the produce industry, from farmers to wholesalers and retailers, as well as consumers, to get on board.

BM2 Freight Services Inc. has hired Tim Hickey as business development manager, focused on expanding the company’s services in the fresh produce sector.

Hickey brings more than a decade of experience in the produce industry, most recently serving as vice president of North American sales at a produce-focused media company. Prior to that, he spent 10 years with Blue Book Services, where he worked closely with produce businesses across North America.