UNITED STATES - Celebrating our second annual Besties event this past July, we spotlighted a few of the industry’s brightest stars. The differences they make now will impact our industry for years to come.

But in order to look to the future, we also need to look to the past, particularly those who came before us and paved the way for those who would follow.

“It’s important to us to memorialize the great people of this industry,” stated Robert Lambert, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of AndNowUKnow, when speaking of the In Memoriam video played at the beginning of the event. “Their passion and respect for our industry will not be forgotten.”

Our In Memoriam video takes a look back at some of the industry members we’ve lost since August of last year. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and those who knew them, for they are all deeply loved and missed.

To watch the full video, please see below.

In these people we’ve lost colleagues and long-time friends, but we know that the industry was made better by their contributions, their dedication, and their love for fresh produce.