Nixa, MO- Market Fresh Produce is excited to announce that Steve Ford has joined their team as Director of Business Development. "I’m excited to have a person with Steve’s background to help in leading and building our business development team." said Market Fresh’s Mike Kemp. Ford's background includes over 10 years of successful Sales and Operations experience with Frito-Lay and most recently with Sara Lee, where he held the position of Director of Sales for the Wal-Mart Central Business Unit.
Owner Steve Phipps stated, "Market Fresh Produce continues to grow nationally, through new retail and foodservice customers, but also through our five year strategic acquisition plan.” In order for us to sustain the growth we are experiencing, we are building a complete Business Development team, headed up by our industry veteran Mike Kemp.” Phipps states that announcements of additional Business Development team members will follow within the next thirty days. “It’s an exciting, and busy time around our office,” said Kemp
In today's high demand environment, clients do not want late trucks, rejections, and wasted time haggling over cost. They expect competitive pricing, on time arrival, and quality products that meet the color, cosmetic, and flavor profile specifications customers demand. The addition of Steve Ford will allow Market Fresh to continue meeting these client expectations and add strength to our already talented team of top flight professionals.
Market Fresh is one of the fastest growing produce brands in the industry offering full line procurement and category management in Tomatoes, Potatoes, Onions, Sweet Potatoes, Peppers, Avocadoes, and Kiwi, through their national network of distribution centers, and their Vendor Managed Inventory program, with a proven track record of customer service level of 99%.
For questions or comments contact Mike Kemp at info@marketfreshproduce.net
Source: Market Fresh Produce, LLC
