Hass Avocado Board Announces New Executive Committee for 2025 Board Year Leaders Chosen to Oversee Next Chapter of Growth for Industry

December 10, 2024 The Hass Avocado Board (HAB)

As the only independent avocado organization, the industry can count on HAB to be a catalyst for action and to equip the entire industry for success. 

Index Fresh Expands Business Development Team With Carlos Duarte

December 8, 2024 Index Fresh

Carlos Duarte is a Ventura County resident who has been immersed in the world of avocados for over a decade. Most recently, he served as an Account Manager for Calavo Growers, focused on fresh sales for key accounts nationwide.

Weis Markets Announces Promotions of Doug Becker to Vice President, Fresh Merchandising and Angela Charnosky to Vice President, Enterprise Services

December 5, 2024 Weis Markets

Mr. Becker has more than 40 years of store-level and merchandising management experience. In addition to meat, he now oversees the Company’s produce, deli/food service, bakery, seafood and floral departments. He reports to Bob Gleeson, Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing.

Ahold Delhaize USA Announces Retirement of Food Lion President Meg Ham After Distinguished Career

December 5, 2024 Ahold Delhaize USA

Ahold Delhaize USA has announced that Meg Ham, president of Food Lion, plans to retire on May 2, 2025, after more than 35 years with the organization. She has been at the helm of Food Lion for more than a decade and has been part of the brand’s unprecedented growth, grounded in Food Lion’s heritage of customer service and convenient locations. A successor for Ham will be announced before year-end.

Legacy Food Group Announces John H. Miller As Chief Executive Officer

December 5, 2024 Legacy Food Group

In his new role, John H. Miller will help lead expansion efforts while continuing his focus on operational efficiencies as LFG continues to bring together regional independent foodservice distributors. Already this last year, John has helped integrate and coordinate the efforts of new five divisions, all of which came into the organization.