2025 Produce Business Marketing Excellence AwardsPosted in:Awards, Marketing Excellence-Turn Your Marketing Into An Award Winning Experience Right now, and on through June 28, 2025, we’re taking entries for the 36th 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
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Lindsay YoungPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Senior Manager Produce Category DevelopmentFederated Cooperatives LimitedCalgary, Alberta, Canada Age: 38Hometown: Airdrie, Alberta, CanadaHobbies: Yoga, Gardening, Skiing, CraftingFamily/Community: Married, 1 sonMotto in life: Keep on keeping on. Young started her career at Federated Cooperatives Limited in October 2013 and has held multiple roles over the past decade. She started as… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: James D. WilliamsPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Business DevelopmentUnited Apple SalesLyndonville, NY Age: 29Hometown: Walworth, NYHobbies: Farm tours, Evening orchard walks, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Doing donuts on ATVsFamily/Community: Married, Newborn daughter, Member of NY Farm Bureau, Active in local FFA OrganizationsMotto in life: Each day is a blessing. The bad days help us to appreciate the good ones.… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Christian VegaPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Department DirectorGalera FreshChicago, IL Age: 30Hometown: Chicago, ILHobbies: Racing Cars, Formula 1Family/Community: Married, 2 childrenMotto in life: Defeat is always momentary. Though he grew up in the family produce business, Vega worked for over four years as a diesel mechanic until one day in 2016 his father, Jose (Pepe) Vega… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Armando Taddei TorresPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Senior Sales RepresentativeMarengo FoodsSan Juan, TX Age: 38Hometown: Nogales, AZHobbies: Golf, Tennis, Baseball, Outdoor ActivitiesFamily/Community: Married, 2 sonsMotto in life: Life is a one-time offer. Born and raised in Sonora, Mexico, Taddei immigrated to the U.S. in 2014. He started in the produce industry in 2015 as a quality control… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Taylor ThompsonPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Merchant, ProduceWalmartBentonville, AR Age: 27Hometown: New Canaan, CTHobbies: Running, Raising axolotls, Rock climbingFamily/Community: Men’s group at church, Spent two years as a missionary in Paraguay before collegeMotto in life: Use what you’ve been given to give back to those around you. Thompson began his career at Walmart as a merchandising… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Molly TabronPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Director of SupplyRobinson FreshEden Prairie, MN Age: 39Hometown: Rochester, MNHobbies: Photography, Spending time outside with family and friends, Kids sportsFamily/Community: Married, 2 children, Grace Church in Eden Prairie Welcome Team and children’s programmingMotto in life: Two things you are in total control of in life are your attitude and your… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Dan SebeticPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Sales Director–East CoastThe Oppenheimer Group (Oppy)Coquitlam, British Columbia Age: 40Hometown: Kenosha, WIHobbies: Traveling, Golfing, Working-Out, Music (DJ-ing,) BBQ, SneakerheadFamily/Community: Married, 2 daughtersMotto in life: Get sh*t done. Sebetic was introduced to the industry in 2001 while working at Woodman’s Food Markets during high school and while attending the University of… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Melanie SchroedterPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Assistant Category DirectorWonderful CitrusDelano, CA Age: 37Hometown: Orange Grove, TXHobbies: Participating in 5K runs, Audio books, Walking/hiking with dogFamily/Community: Junior League (President from June 2023 through May 2025)Motto in life: God has a plan! Schroedter started her career in produce with L&M Companies out of North Carolina after she graduated… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Mark SatoPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Chief Commercial OfficerFortune GrowersElgin, IL Age: 40Hometown: Chicago, ILHobbies: Reading, Health and fitness, Learning, Coaching, SingingMotto in life: Do your best, never give up, be respectful. Sato started with Fortune Growers as an account executive with no prior experience in the produce industry, and has helped the company grow to… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Joseph Procacci IIIPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Vice President Business DevelopmentProcacci Holdings Company LLCPhiladelphia, PA Age: 31Hometown: Moorestown, NJHobbies: Golf, Philadelphia sports, Huge Disney fan, familyFamily/Community: Married, 3 childrenMotto in life: “Be a Man for Others.” — St. Joseph’s Prep, Philadelphia Procacci started his career in the family business in 2010, working in the company’s tomato warehouses… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Chelsea PerkinsPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Product ManagerTaylor FarmsSalinas, CA Age: 33Hometown: Salinas, CAHobbies: Hiking, Wine tasting, Traveling, Spending time with familyFamily/Community: Married, 2 stepchildrenMotto in life: Hard work pays off in the end. Success follows those who are willing to put in the effort and dedication. Perkins’ career in agriculture started with a category manager… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Octavio PáramoPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Director of OperationsMann PackingGonzales, CA Age: 37Hometown: King City, CAHobbies: Horses, His children’s sporting eventsFamily/Community: Married, 5 children, St. John’s Catholic ChurchMotto in life: You have to work hard in the dark to shine in the light. Páramo was born and raised in the Salinas Valley. Although surrounded by agricultural… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Kassi OrozcoPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Sales SpecialistRiver Valley Fruit, LLCGrandview, WA Age: 37Hometown: Zillah, WAHobbies: Camping and boating with family, Vacationing in Puerto VallartaFamily/Community: Married, 2 childrenMotto in Life: If you can't stop thinking about it, don't stop working for it! Orozco is the perfect example of how a successful career in agriculture can be… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Conner O’MalleyPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-PresidentDomex Superfresh Growers, LLCYakima, WA Age: 30Hometown: Selah, WAHobbies: Running, Hiking, Camping, GardeningFamily/Community: MarriedMotto in life: Control what you can control, and always do your best. Appointed president at 29, O’Malley has steered Superfresh Growers through two back-to-back, post-pandemic crop challenges, showcasing not just resilience, but an unwavering commitment to… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Michael NapolitanoPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Director of OrganicsMcDaniel & Chirico WorldwideFallbrook, CA Age: 36Hometown: Harrington Park, NJHobbies: Sailing, SkiingMotto in life: Always be prepared. Napolitano grew up in a family with a long history in the produce industry, and started learning and working in the family’s New Jersey foodservice company, Samuel S. Napolitano Produce. Throughout… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Rolff Vladimir MittonPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Director of OperationsNational Mango BoardOrlando, FL Age: 37Hometown: Deltona, FLHobbies: Reading, SoccerFamily/Community: Married, 1 sonMotto in life: It does not matter how many times we fall, all that matters is that we get back up every time. Mitton is an agricultural engineer with a master’s degree in soil science. He… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Erica MillerPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Manager, Sourcing; West CoastThe Ruby CompanyBuffalo Grove, IL Age: 35Hometown: Salinas, CAHobbies: Hiking with her dog, Horseback riding, ConcertsFamily/Community: Married, 2 daughters, Volunteer at CA Salinas RodeoMotto in life: Good growth is meant to be painful. In 2014, only two weeks after graduating from California State University Northridge, Miller began… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Justin McIntyrePosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Manager-Wholesale Procurement (Produce)The Pattison Food GroupLangley, British Columbia Age: 33Hometown: Langley, British ColumbiaHobbies: Movies, Painting miniatures, Board games, Building computers, Marvel comicsFamily/Community: Married, 2 childrenMotto in life: Elevate your team, and they will elevate you. McIntyre started in the produce industry in 2006 as a produce clerk at a local… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Paul J. MastronardiPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Director of Sales/PartnerEver Tru FarmsKingsville, Ontario, Canada Age: 32Hometown: Kingsville, OntarioHobbies: Golf, FitnessFamily/Community: University of Windsor Dean’s Science BoardMotto in life: If you fall off the horse, get back on. As a third-generation farmer, Mastronardi’s career started long before he formally entered the industry. It began at 12, as he… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Nicholas MarchiniPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-COO FarmingJ. Marchini FarmsLe Grand, CA Age: 38Hometown: Le Grand, CAHobbies: Skiing, Traveling, Gardening, Football, Baseball, Coaching Little League baseballFamily/Community: Married, 5 children, Plainsburg Cemetery District Board chairman, Local water agency board, Italo lodgeMotto in life: Anything worth doing is worth doing right! A fourth-generation farmer, Marchini started working for… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Johnny LunsfordPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Product ManagerL&M Companies Inc.Raleigh, NC Age: 35Hometown: St. Augustine, FLHobbies: Fishing, Camping, GolfFamily/Community: Married, 2 children, Active support of the Home Education FoundationMotto in life: To live is to do the things you want to do when you want to do them. So live! Lunsford began his career in 2006… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Matthew LindPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Owner/PresidentFarmLind ProduceRiver Vale, NJ Age: 30Hometown: River Vale, NJHobbies: Biking, Hiking, Boating, Building projects, Spending time with friends and familyFamily/Community: Local food pantries, Sponsoring local teamsMotto in life: Anything is possible if you set your mind to it. Lind started working at 14 for a farm near his hometown and… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Maxwell Remington KriegerPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Chief Operating Officer/Director of Sales & MarketingDark Side of the Spoon IndustriesDenver, CO Age: 37Hometown: Rye, NYHobbies: Scuba Diving (Master Diver Certified), Lacrosse, Cooking, History Family/Community: Married, 2 sons.Motto in Life: C’est La Vie. Krieger’s professional accomplishments are built on a solid track record of collaboration, teamwork, relationship building and… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Johnny KarratPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Director of Sales & OperationsCapital City ProduceTroy, NY Age: 25Hometown: Clifton Park, NYHobbies: Skiing, Boating, Going to the beach, Cooking/grilling, Spending time with family and friendsFamily/Community: St. Ann’s Maronite Catholic Church, St. Jude Children’s HospitalMotto in life: Have no fear of perfection — you’ll never achieve it. Karrat was born… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Christine JacksonPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Senior Manager, Marketing and Product DevelopmentWP RawlPelion, SC Age: 39Hometown: Lexington, SCHobbies: Spending time with family, Fitness, ReadingFamily/Community: Married, 3 daughters, Military spouseMotto in life: Work hard, enjoy life, take care of family, but also invest time in yourself. With more than 21 years of experience in the industry, Jackson… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Antonio IllianoPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-East Coast Grape Category Manager and Senior SalesOppyCoquitlam, British Columbia Age: 39Hometown: Bear, DEHobbies: Food, Sports, TravelFamily/Community: Married; 2 childrenMotto in life: Life is too short to eat bad food. Illiano joined Oppy 16 years ago as an intern on the Ocean Spray Fresh Cranberry deal after finishing a three-month… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Britney HawkinsPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Senior Trade Marketing ManagerNature Fresh FarmsKingsville, Ontario, Canada Age: 28Hometown: Tecumseh, Ontario, CanadaHobbies: Hiking, Running, Travel, ReadingFamily/Community: Special Olympics, 2SLGBTQIA+ support.Motto in life: Life is long, it would be pretty boring if we had to stay the same versions of ourselves the whole time. Embrace the change, get comfortable being… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Mason GoolsbyPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Marketing CoordinatorShuman FarmsReidsville, GA Age: 27Hometown: Stockbridge, GAHobbies: Cooking, Reading, Georgia football, Braves baseballFamily/Community: SEPC STARS Committee, University of Georgia CAES Alumni Association, Feeding America volunteer, Animal rescue advocateMotto in life: Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Goolsby has always had a passion for agriculture, but had limited exposure… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Lou Getzelman Jr.Posted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Vice PresidentCanyon Sales CompanyBronx, NY Age: 39Hometown: North Massapequa, NYHobbies: Fitness, Golf, Coaching his kidsFamily/Community: Married, 2 children, St. Luke’s Catholic ChurchMotto in life: Win or Learn. Getzelman was raised around produce, given his father, Louis Getzelman Sr., is a 45-year veteran of the industry. After graduating from Lehigh University,… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Nikki FordPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Director of ProcurementFoster-CavinessColfax, NC Age: 39Hometown: Goldsboro, NCHobbies: Painting, Drawing, Spending time with family and friends, CookingFamily/Community: Single, 1 child (in college)Motto in life: Don’t be afraid to fail. Most failed attempts turn into lessons learned. Ford started her career at Whole Foods in Cheshire, CT, where she worked from… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Wes FinchPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Vice President of Produce OperationsPepperNew York, NY Age: 39Hometown: Houston, TXHobbies: Coaching son’s baseball teams, Honing novice BBQ skills, Hunting, FishingFamily/Community: Married, 2 children, Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, Wilchester Men’s Club charityMotto in life: “People just want to be taken care of.” — George Finch (his father) Finch has… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Sydney FairchildPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Marketing and Compliance ManagerBridges Produce, Inc.Portland, OR Age: 32Hometown: Portland, OregonHobbies: Cooking, Baking, Playing with daughter, Gardening, HikingFamily/Community: Married, 1 daughterMotto in life: Always try to be one step ahead, but know how to pivot when things go awry. Fairchild has managed Bridges Produce’s compliance, marketing, and sustainability programs for… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Brittany DornerPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Senior Director, Corporate & Treasury OperationsMastronardi Produce LimitedKingsville, Ontario, Canada Age: 35Hometown: Woodslee, Ontario, CanadaHobbies: Traveling, Camping, Spending time with family and friendsFamily/Community: Married, 2 daughtersMotto in life: Everything happens for a reason. Dorner came to the produce industry out of a career in the dental field, heading directly into… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Matthew DeBlouwPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Buyer/Sales; Grower RelationsRiggio Distribution Co.Detroit, MI Age: 30Hometown: Chesterfield, MIHobbies: Hockey, Golf, Pickleball, Bowling, Dinner dates with his daughtersFamily/Community: Married, 2 daughters, Michigan Vegetable Council Board Member, Director of the Henry “Butchie” DeBlouw Memorial Foundation, St. Isidore Catholic ChurchMotto in life: Always grateful, never complacent. DeBlouw is a fourth-generation farmer… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Daniel CorsaroPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Executive Vice President, Business PerformanceFreshEdgeIndianapolis, IN Age: 35Hometown: Indianapolis, INHobbies: Coaching sports, Travel, GolfFamily/Community: Married, 2 sonsMotto in life: Leave it better than you found it. Corsaro spent his entire childhood walking the coolers, working the docks, sampling product, and witnessing the variety of fresh produce available. He began his… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Conor ChilversPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Account ManagerMastronardi ProduceKingsville, Ontario, Canada Age: 32Hometown: London, Ontario, CanadaHobbies: Golf, Exercise, Spending time with family and friendsMotto in life: Plan your work, work your plan. Chilvers has been in the fresh produce industry for nine years. Working in a wide variety of roles and responsibilities has given him a… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Travis CatalaniPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Vice President SalesB. Catalani Inc.San Antonio, TX Age: 38Hometown: San Antonio, TXHobbies: Fly fishing, Hunting, Golf, Jiu jitsuFamily/Community: Married, 3 children, Redeemer Presbyterian ChurchMotto in life: “Discipline equals freedom.” — Jocko Willink As a fourth-generation produce family member, Catalani was taken by his grandfather on the weekends to work at… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: James Albert CameraPosted in:Awards-Vegetable Category ManagerFour Seasons Produce Inc.Ephrata, PA Age: 31Hometown: Lititz, PAHobbies: Sports, Music, Golf, Working out, ReadingFamily/Community: MarriedMotto in life: “I walk slowly, but I never walk backward.” — Abraham Lincoln Camera began working in produce at 16 at a local grocery store as a part-time job. After pursuing a… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Chayla BalkoPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-Director of Sales and Business DevelopmentRevol GreensAustin, TX Age: 39Hometown: Tucson, AZHobbies: Volunteering with her rescue dog, Hiking, Reading, DocumentariesFamily/Community: SingleMotto in life: Leave it better than you found it. In 2011, Balko started her produce career with Oppy’s Chicago office, as a business development representative. A year later, she… ... Read More
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Cassidy BakerPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-BuyerEarth SourceEphrata, PA Age: 35Hometown: Strasburg, PAHobbies: Indoor Rock Climbing, Aerial Yoga, Reading, Rescue greyhoundsFamily/Community: Married, Mentoring through Discovering Paths Program; WISE Co-Chair (Women in Search of Excellence)Motto in life: “Don’t Panic.” — Douglas Adams Baker began her produce career as a receptionist at Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative and was… ... Read More
ABOVE AND BEYONDPosted in:Annual Retail Sustainability, Awards, Cover Stories-As the 2024 Retail Sustainability Award winner, Hannaford’s eco-friendly operations define the store. Originally printed in the May 2024 issue of Produce Business. Hannaford Bros. Co.’s Cony Street store in Augusta, ME, epitomizes why Produce Business selected the 189-store retailer as Sustainability Retailer of the Year. The company, the store,… ... Read More
2024 Produce Business Marketing Excellence AwardsPosted in:Awards, Marketing Excellence-Turn Your Marketing Into An Award Winning Experience Right now, and on through June 28, 2024, we’re taking entries for the 35th 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
GLOBAL MARKETING INITIATIVES AWARD 2024Posted in:Awards, Global Marketing Innovation-As part of our mission to help the industry increase fresh produce consumption, Produce Business wants to honor trailblazing organizations, companies, and people who brilliantly market and sell fresh produce to increase overall produce consumption globally. Please use the following questions to guide your nomination for why this global marketing Initiative should… ... Read More
GLOBAL MARKETING INNOVATION AWARD WINNERPosted in:Cover Stories, Global Marketing Innovation-Veg Power Beats Junk Food Marketers at Their Own Game Originally printed in the December 2023 issue of Produce Business. “Vegetables are disgusting!” Kids forever have dodged eating vegetables. Resorting to convoluted measures, parents cajole, bribe and slyly disguise them, often to no avail. The industry, despite valiant efforts, has… ... Read More
Seventh Annual Innovation Awards: Healthy ConveniencePosted in:Awards, Cover Stories, Innovation-From salad kits to juice shots, the Seventh Annual Produce Business Innovation Award winners brought their best to the table and store shelves. With a focus on Product, Packaging and Process, Produce Business presents the 10 top-scoring entrants and leaves it up to the industry to decide which item merits… ... Read More
The Class of 2020: 40-Under-Forty WinnersPosted in:40 Under Forty, Awards-RISING STARS OF THE INDUSTRY Winners of the Produce Business annual 40-Under-Forty awards program should be truly honored because they were chosen by their fellow industry mentors. Our team conducted an extensive, widespread search to elicit nominations for top young leaders. The search involved communication with thousands of industry executives… ... Read More
2025 Produce Business Marketing Excellence Awards Posted in: Awards, Marketing Excellence - Turn Your Marketing Into An Award Winning Experience Right now, and on through June 28, 2025, we’re taking entries for the 36th 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
2024 40 Under Forty Winner: Lindsay Young Posted in: 40 Under Forty, Awards - Senior Manager Produce Category DevelopmentFederated Cooperatives LimitedCalgary, Alberta, Canada Age: 38Hometown: Airdrie, Alberta, CanadaHobbies: Yoga, Gardening, Skiing, CraftingFamily/Community: Married, 1 sonMotto in life: Keep on keeping on. Young started her career at Federated Cooperatives Limited in October 2013 and has held multiple roles over the past decade. She started as… ... Read More
ABOVE AND BEYOND Posted in: Annual Retail Sustainability, Awards, Cover Stories - As the 2024 Retail Sustainability Award winner, Hannaford’s eco-friendly operations define the store. Originally printed in the May 2024 issue of Produce Business. Hannaford Bros. Co.’s Cony Street store in Augusta, ME, epitomizes why Produce Business selected the 189-store retailer as Sustainability Retailer of the Year. The company, the store,… ... Read More
2024 Produce Business Marketing Excellence Awards Posted in: Awards, Marketing Excellence - Turn Your Marketing Into An Award Winning Experience Right now, and on through June 28, 2024, we’re taking entries for the 35th 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
Best Independent Retailer 2024 — Chicagoland’s Caputo’s: The Heartbeat of The Community Posted in: Awards, Cover Stories, Independent Retailer - Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets meets customers where they are, literally and figuratively, to increase produce consumption. Originally printed in the February 2024 issue of Produce Business. When a juggernaut conventional chain supermarket opens across the street, it is just an opportunity for Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets to redirect traffic and… ... Read More
GLOBAL MARKETING INITIATIVES AWARD 2024 Posted in: Awards, Global Marketing Innovation - As part of our mission to help the industry increase fresh produce consumption, Produce Business wants to honor trailblazing organizations, companies, and people who brilliantly market and sell fresh produce to increase overall produce consumption globally. Please use the following questions to guide your nomination for why this global marketing Initiative should… ... Read More
2024 Award Nominations Underway for Innovators at Increasing Produce Consumption Posted in: Awards, Global Marketing Innovation - Seeking Industry Picks for Best Retailers, Dining Outlets and Global Marketing Initiatives There may be no greater honor or feat than earning a groundbreaking, innovation award predicated on buying and selling produce to increase overall consumption and affect staid eating behaviors long term. More so, being nominated and celebrated by… ... Read More
GLOBAL MARKETING INNOVATION AWARD WINNER Posted in: Cover Stories, Global Marketing Innovation - Veg Power Beats Junk Food Marketers at Their Own Game Originally printed in the December 2023 issue of Produce Business. “Vegetables are disgusting!” Kids forever have dodged eating vegetables. Resorting to convoluted measures, parents cajole, bribe and slyly disguise them, often to no avail. The industry, despite valiant efforts, has… ... Read More
Innovation Award Winners Take Center Stage at NY Produce Show Keynote Breakfast December 6 at the Javits Center Posted in: Awards, Innovation, New York Produce Show - We are thrilled to honor the inaugural winners in a pivotal Produce Business award series we launched this year to renew our nearly four-decade mission to increase overall produce consumption. Join industry leaders gathered from around the world, as we present these, and other coveted awards to those who… ... Read More
Seventh Annual Innovation Awards: Healthy Convenience Posted in: Awards, Cover Stories, Innovation - From salad kits to juice shots, the Seventh Annual Produce Business Innovation Award winners brought their best to the table and store shelves. With a focus on Product, Packaging and Process, Produce Business presents the 10 top-scoring entrants and leaves it up to the industry to decide which item merits… ... Read More
The Class of 2020: 40-Under-Forty Winners Posted in: 40 Under Forty, Awards - RISING STARS OF THE INDUSTRY Winners of the Produce Business annual 40-Under-Forty awards program should be truly honored because they were chosen by their fellow industry mentors. Our team conducted an extensive, widespread search to elicit nominations for top young leaders. The search involved communication with thousands of industry executives… ... Read More