Cherry Central Cooperative Selects New Leader

Industry association installs its 2026 roster of Executive Committee leaders, including Ben Sklarczyk who will serve as President for the next year.

The Washington State Fruit Commission has appointed Eric Patrick as its new President to lead marketing efforts for PNW cherries and canned pears.

Samantha Ayoub will be joining the International Fresh Produce Association as Director, Workforce & Business Policy on the U.S. Government Relations team.

Terms for newly elected North American Blueberry Council board members begin Jan. 1, 2026. Find out who has joined the leadership lineup.

Respected veteran ag executive with The Wonderful Company will lead industry association for two-year term.

AmericanHort President and CEO Ken Fisher has announced his plan to transition from his role at the end of May 2026. Learn what’s next for the association.

Mission of newly formed Walnut Alliance of California is to promote a stable and profitable marketing environment for the state’s walnut crops.

North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association and North American Strawberry Growers Association look ahead to joint 2025 annual meeting.

Michael Schadler, who has served as the Executive VP of the Florida Tomato Exchange since 2017, has accepted a job with the Washington Apple Commission.

American Fruit Grower Senior Editor Thomas Skernivitz explains why the industry association’s annual meeting is one of his favorites.

The International Fresh Produce Association’s new volunteer committee will focus on opportunities available within this rapidly growing market.

Organization announces four newly appointed members of its Board of Directors.

Two new hires are a part of organization’s commitment to serving as the industry’s source of advocacy in produce safety.

Learn more about this organization forged under the leadership of the previous United Fresh Produce Association and Produce Marketing Association.

Industry organization’s Board of Directors names Matt Joyner to succeed Mike Sparks as next Executive VP/CEO.

5th generation St. Johns County farmer Jeb Smith takes the reins for the organization, replacing longtime leader John Hoblick.

Find out who will be among the board of directors for industry organization born out of the PMA and United Fresh merger.

See why two of the most influential trade associations in the produce industry will soon become a single organization.

The Sunshine’s State signature crop is rebounding in a troubled marketplace for prices. Now what?