40 Under Forty: Emerging Leaders Making Connections

June 18, 2024 | 8 min to read

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The 2024 40 Under Forty awards celebrate young innovators in the fresh produce industry, showcasing their commitment to networking and collaboration. This year’s winners exemplify qualities such as determination and ambition, aiming to drive the industry forward by building trust and attending key events. Each recipient shared their personal and professional achievements, reflecting their potential to reshape the future of the produce business. Congratulations to all the winners for their impactful contributions!

2024 40 Under Forty Winners Network to Push Produce

Congratulations to this year’s winners of the annual Produce Business 40 Under Forty awards! This year’s 40 Under Forty list spotlights the NextGen entrepreneurs and leaders who aren’t afraid of making the connections needed in the fresh produce industry.

Many of this year’s winners have made the industry stronger through connections — they seek the right people, are proactive, cultivate their network, offer assistance, attend industry events and build trust. Look out, world, this isn’t your grandfather’s produce business!

Each winner has the attitude, quality, potential, desire, determination and ambition to shape our industry even more over the coming decades. Individual candidates were contacted to discuss their key company, industry, community and personal accomplishments, sharing meaningful examples of their roles, as well as goals and aspirations. We are so proud of all the winners!

NOTE: If you were not chosen this year, or if you nominated someone who was not selected, please understand that the process is highly selective, and we encourage you to re-submit updated information in 2025. We welcome suggestions of well-deserving candidates throughout the year. Simply email us at [email protected]. We look forward to honoring outstanding 40 Under Forty leaders again in 2025.