Ippolito International added Greg Heinz to its sales team. Heinz has nearly 15 years of sales and commodity management experience at D'Arrigo Bros. California, working within a broad range of fresh vegetables.

The Southeast Produce Council has announced that this year's SEPC Vorhees Vision Scholarship recipient is Emily Lessard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lessard of The Giant Co.

As Potandon Produce looks to grow its value-added product offerings and strategic partnerships, the company has added a new addition to its sales team in a newly created position for Sean Davenport.

The board of directors of Big Y Foods Inc. announced the promotion of the following third-generation D’Amour family members: Colin M. D’Amour has been named senior director of Big Y Express Gas & Convenience Stores division, and Christian P. D’Amour is director of e-commerce. Both appointments represent new and expanding divisions within the company. Both D’Amours report to Richard D. Bossie, senior vice president of operations and customer experience.

The U.S. Apple Association announced its class of 2021 Young Apple Leaders. Fifteen accomplished and aspiring young women and men were selected by the organization to join with, and learn from, USApple leaders and mentors throughout the year.
 
The 2021 Young Apple Leaders are:

Robert Taylor will retire from the position of CEO of United Supermarkets LLC on March 1. Sidney Hopper, president of United Supermarkets, will assume all of the responsibilities of the CEO. Taylor will continue in an advisory role for the company as executive vice president – senior advisor.