ALINAS, CA – Mann Packing hired Jeff Freeman as vice president of retail sales.
Freeman was most recently the president and CEO of The Fizzy Fruit Company, a company that developed and patented processes that allows for the carbonation of whole, segmented or cut fruit products located in Hong Kong.
Prior to that position he was responsible for the North American subsidiary of Borges Mediterranean Group, a Spanish based grower/processor/marketer of Mediterranean food products located in Fresno, Calif.
“Jeff is a proven senior executive with a record of accomplishment in competitive business segments,” said Lorri A. Koster, Mann Packing chairman and CEO. “We’re looking forward to having him on board as we continue to grow through channel and customer expansion and new product development.”
In addition, Freeman held senior positions at three California food and beverage companies: Tetley USA, Inc., Mariani Company, Inc., and Premier Valley Foods, Inc.
“I’m looking forward to the challenge of joining the Mann team and being part of this fast-growing segment of the fresh food industry,” Freeman said.
Freeman is a graduate of California State University, San Diego; he and his family are relocating to the Salinas area.
For more information about Mann Packing, visit www.veggiesmadeeasy.com.
About Mann Packing Company
Mann Packing is located in Salinas, Calif., in the heart of America’s ‘salad bowl.’ Mann’s carries the distinguished certification by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)—the most widely recognized and respected certification in the United States for women's business enterprises.
An industry leading, third-generation supplier of premium fresh vegetables—including commodity products and fresh veg mixes, dishes and salads—Mann is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2014.
Staying on the cutting edge of package and product innovation has made Mann’s a regarded consumer brand; being vigilant on food safety practices and compliancy regulations has made them a trusted brand among retailers and consumers alike. Solid relationships with its grower partners ensure Mann’s ability to continually offer the freshest, most wholesome vegetable products in the market.
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