Duda Farm Fresh Foods Continues to Strengthen Sales Team with Another Strategic Hire
August 7, 2025 | 5 min to read
Oviedo, Fla. welcomed Samantha Duda as East Regional Manager at Duda Farm Fresh Foods, furthering the company’s commitment to growth as it approaches its centennial in 2026. A fifth-generation family member with extensive experience in the produce industry, Samantha most recently worked at HelloFresh. Alan Ediger noted her strategic insight and customer relationship skills will enhance fresh cut sales efforts. This addition reflects Duda's dedication to talent and innovation for future success.
Oviedo, Fla. – Duda Farm Fresh Foods, a leading grower and processor of fresh vegetables and citrus, is proud to welcome Samantha Duda as East Regional Manager. Alongside recent leadership changes, this addition reflects Duda’s continued momentum and enduring commitment to growth, partnership, and excellence as the company approaches its centennial in 2026.
Samantha is a fifth-generation member of the Duda family who grew up in the Salinas Valley of California, immersed in the produce business. She is a graduate of the University of Florida and brings a deep and diverse background to her new role. Most recently, she served as Produce Senior Strategy Manager at HelloFresh, where she led a team of strategy managers and oversaw procurement. Prior to that, she gained valuable experience at Charlie’s Produce in Seattle, working in both sales and purchasing roles.
“Samantha brings a strong combination of strategic insight, hands-on industry experience, and a deep understanding of the fresh produce supply chain,” said Alan Ediger, Vice President of Sales at Duda Farm Fresh Foods. “Her leadership in procurement and sales, along with her ability to build strong customer relationships, will be a tremendous asset as she leads our fresh cut sales efforts across the Eastern US and Eastern Canada.”
“I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter with Duda Farm Fresh Foods,” said Samantha Duda. “It’s an incredible opportunity to put my experience and passion for produce to work in a company that’s been part of my life since the beginning.”
This expansion of the sales team comes during a pivotal time for Duda Farm Fresh Foods, reinforcing the company’s dedication to talent, innovation, and customer success as it builds toward its next 100 years.
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For nearly 100 years, Duda Farm Fresh Foods has been a leading grower, shipper, processor and marketer of fresh vegetables and citrus. Known for their superior celery, the company has evolved their product assortment over the years to accommodate trends in health and wellness and to provide consumers value-added solutions that meet the needs for fresh and convenient meal and snack solutions. With primary locations in Florida, California, Arizona, Georgia and Michigan, Duda Farm Fresh Foods is committed to innovation and sustainability in every area of their business and remains focused on growing a healthy future for generations to come. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of DUDA, a family-owned, diversified land company headquartered in Oviedo, Fla. For more information, please visit www.dudafresh.com.