Mixtec Group Hires Emily Fragoso As Associate Recruiter

September 26, 2013 MIXTEC Group

MIXTEC Group, the #1 retained executive search firm in produce announced today that they have hired Emily Fragoso as an Associate Recruiter.  Fragoso assumed the new role on August 15.

Market Fresh Produce Appoints Jordan Jackson To Senior Director Of Finance

September 26, 2013 Market Fresh Produce

Market Fresh Produce is excited to announce that Jordan Jackson has recently been promoted to Senior Director of Finance. Jordan joined Market Fresh in 2010 as Accounting Manager directly after graduating from Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar MO, with a 4.0 GPA. While working in his first year at Market Fresh, Jordan passed the CPA examination and was promoted to Director of Finance.

Gourmet Trading Company Hires Evangelina Kaudze As Food Safety Director

September 26, 2013 Gourmet Trading Company

Gourmet Trading Company, year-round distributor of fresh asparagus and blueberries, has hired Evangelina Kaudze as its Director of Food Safety.

Southern California Albertsons Stores Feature Disney-Branded Produce In Custom Displays

Albertsons Southern California Division created magical in-store displays to highlight the robust selection of Disney-branded  California grown fruits. Each store created a custom display for the Disney-branded fruit and competed amongst one another to win an assortment of prizes.  

Whole Foods Market Crowns Champion Fishmonger At FEAST Portland

September 25, 2013 Whole Foods Market

After months of regional competitions at Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) stores nationwide, twenty-two top butchers and fishmongers battled it out on Saturday in the "Best Butcher Competition and Fishmonger Face-Off" an epic live showdown at FEAST Portland.