Grimmway Produce Group Expands Executive Team with Two Dynamic Appointments; Jeff Huckaby, Kirsten Anderberg, and Katie Diesl Comment

BAKERSFIELD, CA - Grimmway Produce Group™ announced two key executive appointments effective October 6, 2025. Kirsten Anderberg will join as Chief Financial Officer for GPG, and Katie Diesl has been named President of Organic Vegetable Category.

Five trusted names in fresh produce under common ownership – Grimmway Farms, Cal-Organic Farms, RPE, San Miguel Produce, and Tasteful Selections – are now officially under the new banner of GPG. These appointments reflect GPG’s continued commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and customer value as it unifies capabilities across its legacy brands.

“We are building the future of fresh – rooted in heritage, driven by data, and committed to customer success,” said Jeff Huckaby, CEO of Grimmway Produce Group, in the recent release. "Kirsten and Katie are dynamic leaders with the experience and passion to drive our growth strategy forward. Kirsten brings the financial discipline and strategic lens we need at the enterprise level, while Katie’s deep knowledge of our business and our values make her uniquely suited to lead our organic category in this next chapter.”

Kirsten Anderberg Appointed Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer, Anderberg will oversee all financial planning and analysis, accounting and controls, tax, treasury, and IT functions for Grimmway Produce Group. She brings a wealth of experience in strategic financial leadership across the natural, organic, and consumer packaged goods sectors, with executive roles at Fresca Foods, Fantasy Cookie Corporation, and Rudi’s Organic Bakery, among others.

“GPG represents an extraordinary platform in fresh food, combining some of the most respected brands in the industry,” said Kirsten Anderberg, incoming CFO. “I am honored to join the team at such a pivotal time and look forward to supporting GPG’s long-term financial strategy while building the systems and insights that will help fuel future growth.”

Katie Diesl Named President of Organic Vegetable Category

Diesl steps into the role of President of Organic Vegetable Category following a remarkable tenure with Grimmway that began in 2007. Most recently serving as Chief Information Officer and Interim President of the organic division, Diesl has helped guide the company through multiple phases of digital transformation, organizational growth, and structural integration.

In her new role, Diesl will lead the overall performance and strategic growth of the organic category, overseeing profit and loss, operational strategy, go-to-market execution, and cross-functional innovation.

“It has been a privilege to grow alongside this company over the past 18 years,” said Katie Diesl, incoming President of Organic Vegetable Category. “Our organic program is rooted in purpose and progress, and I’m excited to work with our teams to build upon that legacy as we continue to lead the way in organic produce.”