Edgar (Eddie) Condes, former director of global sourcing and regional sales manager at Eurofresh Farms in Willcox, AZ, joined Greenhouse Produce Co., based in Vero Beach, FL, effective June 15.

In his new role as director of business development, Condes will be located at the Nogales, AZ, office and is responsible for sales, sourcing, channel and product development. His duties also will include assisting ownership in strategically developing the company's growth.

NASCAR superstar Kasey Kahne made a pit stop in Yakima, WA, to join longtime sponsor Sage Fruit for a day dedicated entirely to children.

The day was packed full of activities including a tour of Children's Village, a barbecue meet-and-greet for fans, and a ride along at Yakima Valley Speedway.

The Kroger Co. has named Rick Going president of the company's new Nashville division, Calvin Kaufman president of the new Louisville division, Jayne Homco president of the Michigan division, and Erin Sharp group vice president of Kroger manufacturing.

There aren’t too many pure brokers left that follow the tomato deal and offer on-the-ground sourcing from multiple districts, but Bernardi & Associates still fits that mold.

Nancy Pickersgill, events and communication manager for Mastronardi Produce Ltd., headquartered in Leamington, ON, said that the company began growing organically in 2006 with the “Sunset” organic “Campari” brand cocktail tomatoes.

The Eastern Produce Council announced that it has formed a new Women's Leadership Committee, which will be chaired by industry veteran Theresa Lowden, executive vice president of the Mid-Atlantic Produce Division of JOH.

The EPC Women's Leadership Committee will be scheduling its first meeting over the summer and the entire committee will be announced prior to the Sept. 10 EPC meeting.