Announcing The Eastern Produce Council’s 2024 Leadership Class

March 6, 2024 Eastern Produce Council

The Eastern Produce Council (EPC) is proud to announce the members of its 2024 Leadership Class. A select class of 17 qualified produce professionals will gain experience and knowledge from a wide variety of industry and professional development opportunities. 

Bobby Chacko Appointed as New Chief Executive Officer of Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas

Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas announced today that Bobby Chacko has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He will also become a member of Groupe Bonduelle’s global leadership team. Mr. Chacko will report to Xavier Unkovic, Groupe CEO of France-based Bonduelle. Chacko succeeds Andrea Montagna, who has stepped down after serving as the company’s Chief Executive Officer since 2021.

Vidalia Onions Headed for Shelves April 17

The start of Vidalia onion season is almost here, with the official pack date announced by the Georgia Agriculture Commissioner and Vidalia Onion Committee today. Vidalia onion fans across the country can mark their calendars for April 17, when the sweet onions are set to ship to grocery stores nationwide. 

Florida-Grown Sweet Corn is Comin’ in Hot This Spring

Sunshine Sweet Corn, a collective of fresh sweet corn growers and shippers in Florida who voluntarily participate in Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida (SSCFF), has launched a Merchandising Display Contest. The goal of the contest is to excite consumers during the 2024 fresh season from mid-April through the end of May, increasing sales by volume of Florida-grown sweet corn.

HEART-HEALTHY CERTIFICATION EXPANDED FOR ALL USA PEARS VARIETIES

Pear Bureau Northwest Announces Nationwide Search Following Planned Transition of President and CEO Kevin Moffitt

March 6, 2024 Pear Bureau Northwest

Pear Bureau Northwest, a nonprofit marketing organization established in 1931 to promote the fresh pears grown in Washington and Oregon, today has initiated a nationwide search for the successor to Kevin D. Moffitt, President and CEO, who will be stepping down after 35 years with the organization.