Two of Target's tenured executives — John Mulligan, executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Laysha Ward, executive vice president and chief external engagement officer — announced their plans to retire.

In other executive news, the company has named Matt Zabel as its chief corporate affairs officer, and Kiera Fernandez has been promoted to executive vice president and chief community impact and equity officer.

From making the U.S. the world's leader in avocado consumption to creating an avocado brand and debuting the first-ever commercial about a fruit during the big game, Avocados From Mexico has paved a fresh path in the produce marketing industry.  

Sun World International has appointed two industry professionals aimed at enhancing the depth of its fruit quality program and expanding the global marketing insights it offers to licensees. Joining the team are Elena Hernandez, director of global marketing insights, and Pablo Gómez, director of quality insights.

While maintaining strong, honest and mutually benefiting partnerships with its customers has always been a priority for Michigan-based Riveridge Produce Marketing, it strengthens that commitment with the addition of John Woodall to its staff.

It was a packed exhibit floor at the International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, CA, from open to close on Friday, Oct. 20. By all accounts, the second “Big Show” put on by IFPA was a rousing success. Day two enjoyed strong traffic throughout the morning, staying busy until the end of the day.

The booths have been broken down, the produce and floral has been gleaned for donation and the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show has come to an end. From the packed general sessions to the buzzing show floor, IFPA said this was the best show ever.