The 2022 Sixth Annual Produce Business Innovation Award Winners Posted in: Awards, Cover Stories, Innovation - From the latest spice and flavor combinations, wrapped in a convenient produce snack to packaging innovations that enhance sustainability, the Sixth Annual Produce Business Innovation Award winners brought their best to the table and store shelves. With a focus on “Product, Packaging and Process” in the effort to help the… ... Read More
Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: TIM YORK Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Tim York of Markon Cooperative. Originally printed in the October 2021 issue of Produce Business. TIM YORKCEO, Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA)Former President, Markon Cooperative With grace and… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: MAYDA SOTOMAYOR-KIRK Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Mayda Sotomayor-Kirk of Seald Sweet. Originally printed in the October 2021 issue of Produce Business. MAYDA SOTOMAYOR-KIRKChief Executive OfficerSeald-Sweet Young. Female. English as a second language. Some might… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: FRANK PADILLA Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Frank Padilla of Costco Wholesale. Originally printed in the October 2021 issue of Produce Business. FRANK PADILLAVP, GMM Produce and MeatCostco Wholesale During his remarkable tenure at Issaquah,WA-based… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: PAUL MASTRONARDI Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Paul Mastronardi of Mastronardi Produce. Originally printed in the October 2021 issue of Produce Business. PAUL MASTRONARDIPresident/CEOMastronardi Produce An innovator and front-runner in the greenhouse industry, this fourth-generation… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: DAVE CORSI Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Dave Corsi of Wegmans Food Markets. Originally printed in the October 2021 issue of Produce Business. DAVE CORSIVP of Produce and FloralWegmans Food Markets In the tumultuous aftermath… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: CATHY BURNS Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Cathy Burns of Produce Marketing Association. Originally printed in the October 2021 issue of Produce Business. CATHY BURNSChief ExecutiveProduce Marketing Association The confidence that consumers have in produce… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: JOE NUCCI Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Joe Nucci of Mann Packing Company. Originally printed in the October 2021 issue of Produce Business. JOE NUCCI(1964-2005)President and CEOMann Packing Company, Salinas, CA Joe Nucci, who died… ... Read More
2022 Marketing Excellence Award: Full Speed Ahead Posted in: Awards, Cover Stories, Marketing Excellence - 34th Annual Marketing Excellence Awards It was full speed ahead for produce marketers in 2022, and the PRODUCE BUSINESS 34th Annual Marketing Excellence Awards program reflected a renewed sense of energy and purpose in the produce industry. With the pandemic steadily receding in the rearview mirror, it was time for… ... Read More
2023 Produce Business Marketing Excellence Awards Posted in: Awards, Marketing Excellence - Turn Your Marketing Into An Award Winning Experience Right now, and on through June 1, 2023, we’re taking entries for the 34th Annual Marketing Excellence Awards Program, presented by PRODUCE BUSINESS. The awards recognize excellence in marketing in each of six categories: retailers, foodservice, wholesalers, shippers, commodity organizations and allied service/product providers. Print, broadcast and… ... Read More
40 Under 40 Class of 2022: Saluting Rising Stars Of the Industry Posted in: 40 Under 40, Awards, Cover Stories - Congratulations to the 2022 class of our annual 40 Under 40 awards program! This year’s 40 Under 40 list spotlights rising entrepreneurs and leaders who have shaped the produce industry in a very short time, and are paving the way for what comes next. This year’s winners illustrate the strength… ... Read More
2022 Produce Business Marketing Excellence Awards Posted in: Awards, Marketing Excellence - Turn Your Marketing Into An Award Winning Experience Right now, and on through June 21, 2022, we’re taking entries for the 34th Annual Marketing Excellence Awards Program, presented by PRODUCE BUSINESS. The awards recognize excellence in marketing in each of six categories: retailers, foodservice, wholesalers, shippers, commodity organizations and allied service/product providers. Print, broadcast and… ... Read More
The 2021 Fifth Annual PRODUCE BUSINESS Innovation Award Winners Posted in: Awards, Cover Stories, Innovation - From new twists on leafy greens and carrots to the latest innovations in peppers and salad kits, the Fifth Annual PRODUCE BUSINESS Innovation Award winners did not disappoint as they aimed to inspire consumers to eat more produce. With a focus on Product, Packaging and Process, PRODUCE BUSINESS presents the… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: ROGER PEPPERL Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Roger Pepperl of Stemilt Growers. Originally printed in the August 2021 issue of Produce Business. ROGER PEPPERLMarketing Director (retired)Stemilt Growers In an era of American consumerism ruled by… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: MARC OSHIMA Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Marc Oshima of AeroFarms. Originally printed in the August 2021 issue of Produce Business. Marc OshimaCo-founderAeroFarms When he launched Newark, NJ-based AeroFarms with partners David Rosenberg and Ed… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: MICHAEL MUZYK Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Michael Muzyk of Baldor Specialty Foods. Originally printed in the August 2021 issue of Produce Business. Michael MuzykPresidentBaldor Specialty Foods With a work ethic second to none, Michael… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: J. SCHWANKE Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is J. Schwanke of Ubloom.com. Originally printed in the September 2021 issue of Produce Business. J. SchwankeFlower ExpertUbloom.com Reaching more than 96 million households with his television show, this… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: ALVARO LUQUE Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Alvaro Luque of Avocados from Mexico. Originally printed in the September 2021 issue of Produce Business. Alvaro LuquePresident/CEOAvocados from Mexico A brilliant marketer and out-of-the-box thinker, Alvaro Luque,… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: TONYA ANTLE Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Tonya Antle of Organic Produce Network. Originally printed in the September 2021 issue of Produce Business. Tonya AntleCo-Founder and CEOOrganic Produce Network The broadcasting industry’s loss is the… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: RICK ANTLE Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Rick Antle of Tanimura & Antle. Originally printed in the September 2021 issue of Produce Business. RICK ANTLE(1956-2018)Founder/CEOTanimura & Antle Leader. Larger than life. Legend. These are a… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: MILES REITER Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Miles Reiter of Driscoll’s. Originally printed in the November 2020 issue of Produce Business. Miles ReiterDriscoll’s Deep in his DNA, as a fourth-generation grower and son of one… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: DAVID MARGULEAS Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is David Marguleas of Sun World International. Originally printed in the November 2020 issue of Produce Business. David MarguleasSun World International Sun World has at its helm David Marguleas,… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: BOB BACKOVICH Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Bob Backovich of Safeway Stores. Originally printed in the November 2020 issue of Produce Business. Bob Backovich(1931-2008)Vice President of Produce and FloralSafeway Stores Bob Backovich was big in… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: TIM VAUX Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Tim Vaux of DuPont Company. Originally printed in the May 2021 issue of Produce Business. Tim VauxDuPont Company Tim Vaux will forever be known as the father of… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: CARL FIELDS Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Carl Fields of Monterey Mushrooms. Originally printed in the May 2021 issue of Produce Business. Carl Fields(1951-2004)Monterey Mushrooms By Don Harris, former VP of Produce at Safeway and… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: BRYAN SILBERMANN Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Bryan Silberman of the Produce Marketing Association. Originally printed in the October 2020 issue of Produce Business. Bryan SilbermanProduce Marketing Association Taking his mentor Bob Carey’s lead, Silbermann… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: BRUCE PETERSON Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Bruce Peterson of Walmart / Peterson Insights. Originally printed in the October 2020 issue of Produce Business. Bruce PetersonWalmart / Peterson Insights It’s not easy to overstate the… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: BOB DiPIAZZA Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Bob DiPiazza of Dominicks / Sam’s Club / Sun Pacific / DiPiazza Consulting Services. Originally printed in the October 2020 issue of Produce Business. Bob DiPiazzaDominicks / Sam’s… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: DICK SPEZZANO Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Dick Spezzano of The Vons Companies / Spezzano Consulting Services. Originally printed in the October 2020 issue of Produce Business. Dick SpezzanoThe Vons Companies/ Spezzano Consulting Services “Dick… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: BOB CAREY Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Bob Carey of the Produce Marketing Association. Originally printed in the October 2020 issue of Produce Business. BOB CAREYProduce Marketing Association Leading the Produce Marketing Association from 1958… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: JIM LEMKE Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Jim Lemke of CH Robinson. Originally printed in the August 2021 issue of Produce Business. Jim LemkePresident (retired)CH Robinson Jim Lemke, a visionary at the pulse of innovative… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: DOUG GRANT Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Doug Grant of The Oppenheimer Group. Originally printed in the August 2021 issue of Produce Business. DOUG GRANTExecutive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer (retired)The Oppenheimer Group Doug Grant is… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: MATTHEW D’ARRIGO Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Matthew D’Arrigo of D’Arrigo New York. Originally printed in the August 2021 issue of Produce Business. Matthew D’ArrigoChief Executive OfficerD’Arrigo New York Matthew D’Arrigo grew up under the… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: KAREN CAPLAN Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Karen Caplan of Frieda’s Specialty Produce. Originally printed in the August 2021 issue of Produce Business. Karen CaplanPresident/CEOFrieda’s Specialty Produce Karen Caplan says she didn’t understand how unique… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: JOE PEZZINI Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Joe Pezzini, Ocean Mist Farms. Originally printed in the July 2021 issue of Produce Business. Joe PezziniOcean Mist Farms Joe Pezzini, president and chief executive of Castroville, CA-based… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: JAY PACK Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Jay Pack, Standard Fruit & Vegetable/The Pack Family Foundation. Originally printed in the July 2021 issue of Produce Business. Jay PackStandard Fruit & Vegetable/The Pack Family Foundation Jay… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: LISA CORK Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Lisa Cork, Fresh Produce Marketing Ltd. Originally printed in the July 2021 issue of Produce Business. Lisa CorkFresh Produce Marketing Ltd. Award-winning strategist Lisa Cork is American born,… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: JOHN McALEAVEY Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is John McAleavey, Eastern Produce Council. JOHN McALEAVEY(1934-2015)Eastern Produce Council There are matchmakers, and then there are match-mentors. John McAleavey, who served as executive director of the Eastern Produce… ... Read More
BREAKTHROUGH MARKETING: 12 Creative COVID-killing campaigns Posted in: Awards, Cover Stories, Marketing Excellence - 33rd Annual Marketing Excellence Awards Originally printed in the August 2021 issue of Produce Business. The COVID-19 pandemic challenged existing marketing strategies for everyone, but the winners of the Produce Business 33rd Annual Marketing Excellence Awards crafted campaigns that were personally relevant to their target markets — often aligning them… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: WILLIAM WATSON Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is William Watson, The Fresh Approach. Originally printed in the June 2021 issue of Produce Business. William Watson changed the landscape for U.S. commodity research and promotion boards. Bringing… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: RICH DACHMAN Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Rich Dachman, Brighter Bites. Originally printed in the June 2021 issue of Produce Business. RICH DACHMANBrighter Bites(Former vice president of produce for Sysco) Back when he was still… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: TERRY VORHEES Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Terry Vorhees, Southeast Produce Council. Originally printed in the June 2021 issue of Produce Business. TERRY VORHEES(1950–2014)Southeast Produce Council If it hadn’t been for Terry Vorhees, there might… ... Read More
40-under-Forty CLASS OF 2021 — RISING STARS OF THE INDUSTRY Posted in: 40 Under 40, Awards, Cover Stories - Winners of our annual 40-Under-Forty awards program should be truly honored because they were chosen by their fellow industry mentors. PRODUCE BUSINESS conducted an extensive, widespread search to elicit nominations for top young leaders. The search involved communication with thousands of industry executives along the entire supply chain. This year’s… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: LYNDA RESNICK Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Lynda Resnick, The Wonderful Company. Originally printed in the April 2021 issue of Produce Business. LYNDA RESNICK Lynda Resnick is truly an exceptional person, who has melded her… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: ED McLAUGHLIN Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Ed McLaughlin, Cornell University. Originally printed in the April 2021 issue of Produce Business. ED McLAUGHLIN What sets Professor Ed McLaughlin apart from his academic peers has been… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: JACK PANDOL Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Jack Pandol, Pandol Bros. Originally printed in the April 2021 issue of Produce Business. JACK PANDOL Jack Pandol lived a remarkable life filled with a determination to innovate… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: REGGIE GRIFFIN Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Reggie Griffin, The Kroger Company (retired) / Reggie Griffin Strategies, LLC. Originally printed in the March 2021 issue of Produce Business. REGGIE GRIFFIN From produce clerk to corporate… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: FRIEDA CAPLAN Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Frieda Caplan of Frieda’s Specialty Inc. Originally printed in the March 2021 issue of Produce Business. FRIEDA CAPLAN1923–2020 Feisty, ingenious, and trailblazing, Frieda Caplan broke glass ceilings and… ... Read More Celebrating 35 Years — Vanguards Who Made a Difference: STEVE BARNARD Posted in: Awards, Vanguards - Over the course of the year, we pay tribute to 35 living Vanguards and 12 departed heroes. This month's featured Vanguard is Steve Barnard of Mission Produce. Originally printed in the March 2021 issue of Produce Business. STEVE BARNARD Two important lessons have paved the professional life of Steve Barnard,… ... Read More