The International Fresh Produce Association released the State of the Industry Report to showcase the data, insights and outlooks that will help the industry as it prepares and plans for the challenges and opportunities coming this year.  

The Southeast Produce Council announced the inaugural class of the Next Generation Leadership Academy, a unique leadership development program designed for up-and-coming leaders.

Craig Fox, executive vice president at Fox Packaging, died Wednesday, Feb. 1 after a tenacious battle with brain cancer. He was 62.

Celebrated for his vigor and enthusiasm, Mr. Fox, alongside his family, pioneered packaging solutions that have greatly and positively impacted the fresh produce industry.

Markon Cooperative hired Nelia Alamo as its vice president of marketing. Alamo comes with over 25 years of experience in the produce industry with a strong background in marketing and communications.

Most recently, Alamo was vice president of communications at Calavo, a global leader in the avocado and value-added fresh food industries. Prior to Calavo, Alamo worked as vice president of sales and marketing with Gills Onions for over 18 years.

The International Fresh Produce Association will bring together executives from around the world to network and gain insights at the Executive Leadership Summit held in conjunction with Fruit Logistica.  

Matthews Ridgeview Farms, a fifth-generation, family-owned grower and distributor, has a rich history of delivering top-quality produce with 4,000 acres of farmland dedicated to sweet potatoes. 

“We grow, pack and ship sweet potatoes in bulk and value-added packaging,” said Autumn Campbell, sales manager for the Wynee, AR-based company.