Nixa, MO – Market Fresh is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Jones to its corporate staff. Chris will take on the role of Category Manager, where he will oversee many of the products that Market Fresh currently offers. He will be responsible for negotiating a competitive cost of goods as well as developing and maintaining rapport with growers, shippers, and other vendors.
Jones has been in the produce world since 1995. He started as a Produce Stocker at a Walmart store in Springfield, MO. From there, he continued to advance within the Walmart organization. He became Assistant Produce Manager and then Produce Manager.
In 2002, Jones joined the team at Associated Wholesalers Grocers (AWG) in Springfield, MO. At AWG, Jones held a variety of positions including Produce Quality Insurance Inspector, Banana Ripener and Produce Buyer. In his most recent position with AWG, he was a Produce Specialist.
“Chris’ background and vast knowledge of the industry will help in our day-to-day operations as well as the future growth and development of our company. We look forward to the added value and expertise he will bring to our organization.” said Market Fresh CEO and owner, Steve Phipps.
Jones comments, “I am enthusiastic to join the MFP Team. The business model at Market Fresh creates some exciting opportunities to go to market selling fresh tomatoes, sweet onions, etc. The possibilities for promotions are exciting and I look forward to working with supply partners I have worked with before and meeting and working with new suppliers.”
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, state of the art Vendor Managed Inventory program, and a proven track record of customer service, Market Fresh continues to help their customers eliminate supply side problems and grow in store categories.
Source: Market Fresh Produce
