Dole appoints Mike Secor and new vice president of marketing
Dole announced the appointment of Mike Secor as vice president of marketing, Americas and the expansion of Stacy Smoot's current executive sales role into vice president, retail and foodservice sales. Secor and Smoot succeed previous Vice President of Marketing Nora Witt and Vice President of Foodservice Stuart McAllister, who announced their retirements in 2024.
NatureSweet and Barilla join forces to deliver flavorful meals
NatureSweet and Barilla launched a co-branded campaign, A Burst of Energy & Flavor, inspiring families to create vibrant meals that delight the senses.
Kroger names new chief financial officer
The Kroger Co. announced its succession plan for its chief financial officer. David Kennerley, senior vice president and CFO for PepsiCo Europe, will succeed Todd Foley as senior vice president and CFO, effective April 3.
Fruit Logistica attracts record attendance
Berlin was the place to do business earlier this month, as more than 91,000 people from across the global fruit and vegetable trade came together for Fruit Logistica 2025.
North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission honors John Cooper
At its annual meeting held in Goldsboro, NC, the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission elected a new slate of officers.
Allegiance Retail Services president and COO honored
Allegiance Retail Services President and Chief Operating Officer Joseph Fantozzi has been named 2025 Person of the Year by the Catholic Institute of the Food Industry. The recognition was celebrated at a dinner attended by 235 industry professionals at the Garden City Hotel in Garden City, Long Island, NY.
CIFI, established in 1946, recognizes leaders in the food industry who demonstrate exceptional commitment to charitable giving and community service. The organization’s selection of Fantozzi reflects his dedication to these values and his industry leadership.
Walmart pilot looks to reduce produce losses
Walmart is currently working alongside an agritech startup to pilot a creative solution to food waste, which will help bring better, fresher products to the customer while giving the retailer the ability to source fresh produce from totally new countries of origin. All this serves a greater goal: augmenting the supply chain and creating more sustainable alternatives for customers.
Zespri on track to top $4.5 billion sales goal
Zespri has released its final forecast for the 2024-25 season with strong demand and its largest-ever crop putting the kiwifruit marketer on track to exceed its longstanding target of $4.5 billion in global revenue.
Forecast per tray returns have strengthened from the last forecast in November for all fruit categories other than green, which remains in line with November’s forecast.
C.H. Robinson helps shippers navigate peak floral season
C.H. Robinson, one of the world’s largest logistics providers managing 37 million shipments annually, helps customers navigate a busier kick-off to the floral season, including leveraging a new farm-to-store floral program in Latin America to enhance its end-to-end temp-controlled supply chain solutions for retailers.