The International Fresh Produce Association is pleased to announce Deborah Zoellick as its new director of Floral Programs. Zoellick, who previously served as a sourcing manager for Walmart, will bring almost 2 decades of floral expertise to the organization. She succeeds long-time IFPA staffer Becky Roberts, who retires in March 2023.

The Vidalia Onion Committee announced today that its long-time manager, Bob Stafford, has officially retired. His last day as the executive director of the VOC was Jan. 1, 2023, after working with the VOC and the Vidalia Onion Business Council for 29 years. The VOC will now be looking to fill his position with a new executive director. 

Revitalizing its sustainability promise, Oppy released the first edition of its sustainability report, “Expect the world from us,” outlining its accomplishments and vision for the future.

Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative with member companies that own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market banners, today announced that its supermarket banners will host hiring fairs for candidates looking for career opportunities and valuable experience in retail on Saturday, March 11. 
 

 Litehouse Inc., a 100 percent employee-owned company and leader in refrigerated salad dressings, dips, sauces, cheese and other innovative consumer packaged goods, announced the appointment of Andy Juarez as vice president of operations and Ryan Whitchurch as director of consumer marketing. 
 

ZAG Technical Services, an award-winning IT consulting firm, managed services and IT security provider specializing in agribusiness, said it's important for companies to make a plan to check their tech in light of the recent news of ransomware attacks on industry-leading ag companies.