Driscoll’s Appoints Daniel Mathieson as President of the Americas

January 23, 2024 Driscoll’s

Driscoll’s, a global market leader in the produce industry, has named Daniel Mathieson as Driscoll’s, President of the Americas. A veteran agribusiness executive, Mathieson will steer the largest business unit for Driscoll’s, overseeing all aspects of the enterprise, from strategic planning to financial success. His strategic vision and capability-building initiatives are expected to drive the growth momentum that established Driscoll’s among America’s Top Ten Retail Grocery Brands.

Soren Bjorn Named CEO of Driscoll’s

October 11, 2023 Driscoll’s

Driscoll’s Board of Directors has elected Soren Bjorn, currently president of Driscoll’s of the Americas, as the company’s new CEO. He will assume the role in January 2024 and oversee the company’s global day-to-day operations. J. Miles Reiter, the current chairman and CEO of Driscoll’s, has announced his plan to retire at the end of the year and become Executive Chairman of the family-owned company.

Driscoll’s Adds Industry Veteran to its Product Leadership Ranks

May 17, 2023 Driscoll’s

Driscoll’s has hired Aaron Brookes as Senior Director of Product Leadership – New Products. This role works closely with Driscoll’s Product Marketing and Product Business Management, whose roles are to successfully develop strategies that meet consumer’s needs and to manage new product segments in the go-to market phase, respectively.

California Produce Companies Come Together to Support Communities Impacted by Severe Flooding

Leading agriculture brands Taylor Farms and Driscoll’s, headquartered in California’s Salinas Valley and Pajaro, are calling for support of these local communities that are home to those who work tirelessly to grow fresh, healthy produce for families across the United States. Recent floods and severe weather in these major growing regions have devastated the area, where many of Taylor Farms and Driscoll’s employees, independent growers, farmworkers and neighbors have lived for decades. Both Taylor Farms and Driscoll’s are calling to further ignite the spirit of giving from individuals and broader corporations. 

Driscoll’s of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Announces New Leadership

February 9, 2023 Driscoll’s

Wyard Stomp has been promoted to Managing Director, Driscoll’s of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The role reports to Driscoll’s Chairman and CEO, J. Miles Reiter. With Driscoll’s mission to continually delight berry consumers through alignment of customers and berry growers, this organizational change fuels the growth trajectory and innovation of an important geographical region in the berry category.