Growers Express Announces New Vice President Of Sales, Merritt Bruce

Salinas, CA – Growers Express announces today the promotion of Merritt Bruce from Director of National Accounts to the company’s Vice President of Sales.  Bruce has been an employee of Grower’s Express since 1990, working in a number of sales roles to help customers of all sizes identify opportunities for growth and ultimately aid them in reaching their own business goals.

Bruce’s innovative mindset has led to the steady expansion of customers, relationships and sales for their Green Giant® Fresh product line over the last several years.  His most recent accomplishment was spearheading the launch of a national sales and marketing campaign developed to expand the company’s commodity program with a new and very successful line of Green Giant® Fresh stand-up pouches.

“Merritt’s strong integrity, competence and friendly smile have been integral in our company’s forward momentum during his time with us,” said Jamie Strachan, CEO of The Growers Companies. “I am certain that as Vice President of Sales, he will continue to drive the progress and innovation that our customers have come to depend on.  Merritt has proven his commitment to offer our customers more value and better service and I am excited to work alongside him in this new phase of his career.”

About Growers Express

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2012, Growers Express is a farmer-owned and integrated grower, packer and shipper of premium-quality fresh fruits and vegetables. Founded in 1987, Growers Express grows and distributes more than 40 fresh produce items throughout North America from a year-round ground operation that exceeds 50,000 acres. In 1995, Growers Express became a licensed partner of Green Giant Fresh, which is the nation’s most trusted brand in the fresh produce category.

Source: Growers Express