India, Feb. 13 -- Steta will succeed McPherson, formerly the general manager of Australian company Costa Group's berry business

The International Blueberry Organisation (IBO) announced Mario Steta, Operation Director for Driscoll's in EMEA, has been appointed as the new IBO chairman. Mario brings extensive experience and knowledge to the role and looks forward to continuing to enhance the global leading position of blueberries in the fresh produce industry, and the IBO member-producing countries globally.

"The experience I've gained working for one of the leading berry companies makes me feel ready to embrace this role and the significant opportunities and challenges that face the global blueberry industry. Under the leadership of the o...