Yakima, WA Washingtons newest apple supplier, FirstFruits Marketing continues to grow, with the addition of Joe Cozzetto to its sales and marketing team.
Effective, December 1st, Cozzetto assumed his new position in sales. Cozzetto, a produce industry veteran will work with domestic retail and foodservice accounts.
Keith Mathews, CEO of FirstFruits Marketing commented, Joes industry experience, along with his commitment to community service is an excellent match with our current team members. With his help, we will continue to move forward with our philosophy of coming together for a greater purpose.
Cozzetto was recently working as a Corporate Account Executive in the medical industry but he has nearly 30 years of experience in the produce industry. Cozzetto has worked with both domestic and export customers with such companies as Rainier Fruit and Sage Marketing.
When asked about the new position, Cozzetto had this to say. Produce has always been my first love and Im happy to be rejoining the industry, especially with such a socially responsible company like FirstFruits Marketing. I believe the business philosophy of FirstFruits Marketing creates a positive long-term business model that connects business with consumers in a constructive way. If I can be a part of something that makes society better, one box of apples at a time thats an encouraging thing.
Cozzetto has a B.A. in Education, as well as coursework in marketing and finance. He is actively involved with his family and in his community, volunteering in his church, the Yakima YMCA, Knights of Columbus and other community organizations.
Source: FirstFruits Marketing
