Wish Farms Celebrates Chuck Hollenkamp

Chuck Hollenkamp, director of strawberry grower relations at Wish Farms, Plant City, FL, received the Florida Strawberry Growers Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual gala. This prestigious recognition celebrates Hollenkamp’s four decades of leadership and dedication to the Florida strawberry industry.

Hollenkamp began his career with Wish Farms in 1985 as the vegetable packing house manager in Webster, FL. After four years, he transitioned to Plant City, where he was promoted to sales manager in 1989, a role he held for 25 years. In 2005, he advanced to executive vice president of fresh sales, and in 2016, he assumed his current position as director of strawberry grower relations. Under his guidance, Wish Farms’ strawberry acreage grew from 1,100 acres to 2,300 acres, strengthening partnerships with growers and ensuring consistent quality for customers.

Hollenkamp will continue to serve Wish Farms through 2026, maintaining strong relationships with Florida strawberry growers and supporting the company’s growth.