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IFPA is proud to announce the appointment of its members -- Amanda Felder, organic integrity and environmental compliance manager at Taylor Farm , and Andrea Hatziyannis, category strategy manager at Sprouts Farmers Market -- to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). 

BCfresh, a 100% grower-owned and operated company, today announced the appointment of Steve Roosdahl as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2, 2025.

Empower Fresh Company announced the appointment of Robert Austin as President and CEO. Austin has been with the company since its inception and has served many roles, including SVP of Sales.

Ricardo has served as Interim CEO since June 2024, during which he demonstrated exceptional leadership, inspiring collaboration and teamwork while delivering remarkable results.

Susan Noritake joined Bako Sweet in June 2023 as Director of Sales and has since been instrumental in leading sales and marketing efforts.

Potandon Produce has announced that Mel Davenport, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, will retire after 30+ years of service, and succeeding him as CEO will be David Lawrence, former CEO of Fresh Direct.

Divert, Inc., a sustainable solutions company committed to solving the wasted food crisis and advancing a circular economy, today announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of four new strategic hires

Christopher Miller joins Grocery Outlet from Shamrock Foods Company, where he was the company’s CFO for nearly two years.

Felix Lin previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer and was appointed to the additional role of Interim CEO in October 2024.

Freshway Foods announces Melissa Olsen will replace Dan Purdy as Vice President of Sales starting January 2025. In her new role, Olsen will focus on growing strategic partnerships and pursuing new opportunities for sustained company growth.