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Rebecca Lupfer, who most recently served as chief financial officer, will lead all aspects of merchandising for the Carlisle, Pa.-based company, as well as commercial planning and pricing.

Nomination deadline is Aug. 12. The Produce Retailer of the Year award has been presented to some of the industry's best and brightest produce executives, people who foster great cultures and achieve impressive results.

Gary Shields worked in the potato industry for more than 30 years and brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role, the association says.

Georgia Machell becomes only the third permanent head of the nonprofit education and advocacy arm of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children since 1990.

The social impact organization says the new role will help expand retail distribution and global partnerships.