Every leader needs to develop basic coaching skills in order to draw out the best in their team.

In this fast-moving industry, leaders are often tapped for their performance skills, not their leadership skills. Is this a misguided order of priorities? Not necessarily, but it leaves a large skill gap to be addressed, especially for those stepping into their first leadership role.

Jana Fischback has joined Stemilt as its new sustainability coordinator in the Food Safety and Compliance Department. Fischback comes to Stemilt following over seven years of experience as co-founder of the educational non-profit Sustainable NCW in Wenatchee, WA, and working with organizations to implement environmental sustainability programs. In this newly created role, Fischback will work to enhance Stemilt’s environmental commitment and sustainability efforts.  

Mastronardi Produce is excited to showcase a vibrant range of fresh and flavorful SUNSET products at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) Convention and Trade Show, with a special focus on produce grown in their Canadian greenhouses, such as Summer Delight Strawberries.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Kendall Frozen Fruits Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. The company, operating from California, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to two produce sellers in the amount of $2.166 million from May 2017 through July 2018.

Hard work pays off in so many ways, said Chelsea Consalo, the president of Consalo Family Farms.

Red Sun Farms has added Paul J. Mastronardi as its business development manager. With a background in the greenhouse industry, Mastronardi brings experience in sales, strategic growth and customer relationship management, further strengthening the company's commitment to delivering premium greenhouse-grown produce.

Mastronardi brings a wealth of experience in the greenhouse sector as a third-generation grower and distributor in the North American market. A graduate of Wayne State University, he has been recognized for his industry contributions.