Peter takes on the position of Sales and Fruit Procurement Director for this tropical produce grower, packer, and shipper.
Peter’s been in produce for over 20 years. Right out of college he started working in the food service industry supplying produce to a Georgia chain of pizza restaurants. He then moved over to Cooseman’s Atlanta. Over the next seven years he worked at various Cooseman’s facilities including Cooseman’s Cleveland.
In 2000, Peter moved to Homestead Florida becoming Managing Partner at C Brands, transitioning to Vice President when the company was purchased by Fresh King. Peter then moved to J&C Tropicals then Pantai USA before joining Brooks Tropicals.
“Tropicals are growing across the board. Consumer groups in almost every conceivable demographic are onboard. Everyone’s enjoying tropical produce,” says Peter. “It’s gone beyond Caribbean and Latino cuisines, tropicals are becoming an integral part of the North American palette. It’s great to be a part in this excitement. And I’m happy to be working for Brooks, a company I’ve always admired.”
Peter lives in Homestead with his wife and two daughters.
Source: Brooks Tropicals
