Established sales specialist, Tyler Hiriak, recently joined PennRose Farms as the company continues to provide year-round value and deliver on its commitment to unmatched customer service.

Dole Food Co., a leader in top-quality fresh produce, announced that Timothy Escamilla has been promoted to president of Dole Fresh Vegetables.

Stemilt is happy to announce its very own Brianna Shales, current senior marketing manager, will be Stemilt’s new marketing director starting Jan. 1, 2021. Shales, who’s been with Stemilt for 13 years, will follow the footsteps of Roger Pepperl, who is retiring after over 20 years with the company.

“Brianna was the obvious choice when it came to who would be the next marketing director for Stemilt,” said Pepperl. “The produce world is changing rapidly, and she displays the ability to adapt and implement what is needed to keep our brand World Famous.”

Matt Diederich, who grew up on his family’s produce farm, joined Sbrocco International Inc. in early November as a sales representative.

Formerly with Naturipe Berry Growers Inc., headquartered in Salinas, CA, for nine years, Diederich will be based in Michigan, “and help cover the Midwest for sales,” said Maclaren Oglesby, sales manager at Sbrocco International, the produce importer and distributor headquartered in Mt. Laurel, NJ.

The British Columbia Produce Marketing Association recently recognized Oppy’s Chairman, CEO and Managing Partner John Anderson with its Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating his 45 years of dedication to the fresh produce industry.

Moxxy Marketing has promoted Christina Fuentes to junior project manager, with a focus on delivering top-tier marketing services to Moxxy’s East Coast-based clients. Moxxy hired Miami-based Fuentes in April of this year— having been impressed with her successful food and cannabis marketing experience—and she quickly demonstrated remarkable skills and efficiencies, helping clients pivot, adapt and grow in the fresh food industry to grow their brands and attract new purchasers.