The National Mango Board launched a search for nominees to fill six open board member positions for the term of 2027-29. The board's primary goal is to raise awareness and drive the consumption of fresh mangos in the United States while educating consumers about the culture, flavor and nutritional benefits of this versatile super fruit. The board also serves as a unifying force within the mango industry.

Members of the mango industry are invited to submit nomination applications for the following available seats, with the final deadline set for Feb. 27 at 6 P.M (EST):

Family Tree Farm has promoted Jerry Guerrero to chief development officer, effective Jan. 1.

Guerrero has been part of the Family Tree Farms organization since the age of 15, growing alongside the company and gaining deep, firsthand knowledge of its operations, people and global footprint. Most recently serving as director of international finance, Guerrero played a key role in supporting international expansion, financial strategy and long-term planning across multiple global markets.

Eduardo Flores, president and CEO of Sakata Seed America, will be leaving the company and pursuing other opportunities. Sakata thanked Flores for his contributions during his time with the company and wishes him success in his future endeavors.

Dave Armstrong will step in to serve as president-CEO of Sakata Seed America.

Sakata said it remains focused on serving its customers, supporting its employees and advancing its long-term strategy in a manner consistent with its values and culture. Business operations will continue without interruption.

J&K Fresh has new additions to its management teams on both coasts: Gabriel (Gabe) Padilla is now director of operations on the West Coast and Ed Fitzgerald is vice president of compliance and trade services on the East Coast. 

For 10 years, visionaries and forward-thinkers have gathered at the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, CA, to nurture not just crops, but to cultivate relationships within the organic produce industry.

This isn't just an event — it's a movement where seeds of innovation blossom into industry transformation, handshake agreements grow into life-changing partnerships and the future of fresh, organic abundance takes root.

The produce industry — from growers to shippers to marketers to retailers — works tirelessly to put fresh fruits and vegetables onto consumer plates. Slowly but surely that hard work is paying off. According to insights from Circana’s recently released Future of Produce report, steady but nuanced growth for the fresh produce industry is expected through 2026.