At the start of the new year Todd Jones will become the executive chairman of Publix, Kevin Murphy will be promoted to CEO and John Goff will be promoted to president. Chairman of the Board Ed Crenshaw will remain on the board of directors as chairman emeritus.

The California Avocado Commission has named current CAC Vice President of Industry Affairs and Operations Ken Melban and Vice President of Marketing Terry Splane as co-executive leaders of the organization, effective immediately.

Dümmen Orange North America has promoted Kelly Nicholas to head of technical services. She originally joined Dümmen Orange during the summer of 2018 where she served as a technical support specialist until her recent promotion. 

The recipe developers at Dole Food Co. are reimagining a healthier, more produce-filled version of the classic carol, “The 12 Days of Christmas,” with a dozen new recipes created specifically for the 2023 holiday season.

The Trade Office of Ecuador in New York is exhibiting at the New York Produce Show Dec. 5-7. It will be hosting exporters at its booths to spotlight many of the country’s fresh categories as a part of Ecuador's commitment to investment and increasing U.S.-Ecuador trade.

When it comes to producing high-quality plants, insect pests and diseases can be a difficult challenge to overcome. This is especially true as growers try to satisfy consumer interest in products such as edible ornamentals, potted herbs and pollinator-friendly plants. Although the intent is certainly commendable, the practice of keeping pests at bay using only pollinator-friendly products becomes a fairly onerous proposition once the insects start to develop resistance.