Oppy’s Newly-Expanded International Team Identifies Opportunity in South African Plums

February 16, 2022 Oppy

Strategically bolstering its international presence in recent years, Oppy is among the first to offer South African plums to the North American marketplace following an eight-year hiatus.

Brighter Bites Appoints Melissa Ackerman to Board of Directors

February 16, 2022 Brighter Bites

Brighter Bites, a nonprofit organization that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, announces Melissa Ackerman as t

Calavo Announces Promotion and Retirement of Fresh Sales Team Members

February 16, 2022 Calavo Growers, Inc.

Calavo Growers, Inc. a global leader in the avocado and value-added fresh food industries, has announced the promotion of Gordon Breschini to Director of National Sales for the Calavo Fresh team, and the retirement of industry veteran, Bob Collier.

USApple Announces 2022 NextGen Apple Fellowship Class

February 16, 2022 U.S. Apple Association

The U.S. Apple Association today announced the 2022 class of its new emerging leader program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship. Six fellows from across the country were chosen to participate in the 2022 class. The program will focus on providing fellows annually with career development, one-on-one mentoring, hands-on advocacy experience, community service work and many other leadership opportunities.

NWPB Presentation at NWA: Affecting Watermelon Demand through Promotion: NWPB Research and Results

All are invited to attend National Watermelon Promotion Board’s (NWPB) upcoming presentation: Affecting Watermelon Demand through Promotion: NWPB Research and Results. The one-hour session will take place Thursday, February 24th at 11 a.m. at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown as a part of the National Watermelon Association Annual Meeting & Convention.