Ippolito International has announced a leadership change in its sales department: effective this week, Bob Polovneff has been promoted to director of sales and commodity management. 

In this role, Polovneff will oversee the daily sales activities of the department. Additionally, he will have oversight of the commodity manager team. 

"Bob's contribution here has been impressive, and we're glad that he's able to assume a stronger role on our team," said Dan Canales, senior vice president of sales, marketing and processing.

North American Produce Buyers, based at the Ontario Food Terminal in Toronto, has been a reliable buyer and wholesaler of international produce, catering to Canadian food retailers for more than 50 years.

CPMA is a show that many in the organization take part in, and everyone from the team is looking forward to what’s ahead.

Lipman Family Farms successfully hosted its 11th annual 5k Run for Backpacks on Saturday, March 29, in Ave Maria, FL. This family-friendly event brought together nearly 1,000 participants all racing toward one common goal: supporting local students by providing backpacks, bicycles, shoes and essential school supplies.

Floral designer and educator Holly Heider Chapple and Alexandra Farms President Jose Azout welcomed a group of designers to experience the intrigue of garden rose education and processes on the farm in Bogotá, Colombia.

Canada is the largest export destination for New Jersey agricultural products leaving the country, so it’s no surprise that the New Jersey Department of Agriculture will be headed to this year’s CPMA show.

As a recruiter at the highest level, Kristen Reid interacts with top executives in the produce industry — both candidates and CEOs — on a daily basis, which gives her a well-informed take on the progress of women in this industry that she loves.