Pacific Trellis Fruit Announces Two VP of Sales Positions

March 2, 2023 Pacific Trellis Fruit

Pacific Trellis Fruit, the owner of the Dulcinea® brand, has promoted two of its team members to leadership roles.  Rob Markel has been promoted to the newly created position of Vice President of Sales-Melon Division, and Dan Carapella, Jr. to Vice President of Sales-Fruit Division.  These promotions reflect the organization’s strategy of delivering partner value, volume growth and reputation as a market leader.

Healthy Family Project Introduces New Dietitian Team for Mission for Nutrition 2023

Healthy Family Project is kicking off this year’s Mission for Nutrition with the announcement of a team of dietitians poised to serve as a sounding board for Healthy Family Project in 2023. The newly developed group includes dietitians in various niches Julie Lopez, culinary; Qula Madkin, sports nutrition; Chelsea Jones, meal planning; and Hayley Ewing, grocery. The dietitian team’s consumer introduction will take place during Mission for Nutrition through curated content. 

Year of the Apple High School Student Art Contest Deadline May 1st

The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) invites all current high school students in the following counties to participate in the 21st Annual Year of the Apple Art Contest: Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Grant, Benton, Franklin, Kittitas, Yakima, and Walla Walla.  The Washington apple-themed contest will grant over $1750 cash in student prizes. 

Global Cherry Summit Unites Industry Leaders on April 20 in Chile

March 2, 2023 Global Cherry Summit

The Fourth Global Cherry Summit is set to take place on April 20, 2023 at the Monticello Conference Center in San Francisco de Mostazal, Chile. The summit brings together over 900 leaders and international business people from at least a dozen countries including key cherry producing regions, along with more than 70 businesses sponsoring and exhibiting. The diverse group of attendees includes exporters, importers, marketers, retailers, researchers, and industry consultants. The event will provide for an exchange of key information regarding the upcoming cherry season.

Consentio Announces New Hire to Support US Expansion

March 2, 2023 Consentio USA

Consentio, a digital trading platform for fresh produce, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Grecco as VP of Sales for Consentio USA.