Reggie Griffin Joins Ocean Mist Farms Board Of Directors

CASTROVILLE, Calif. – Reggie Griffin, former vice president of produce and floral at The Kroger Co., was elected by the shareholders of Ocean Mist Farms as an outside director.

Mr. Griffin retired from The Kroger Co., the largest operator of supermarkets in the United States, in 2011 and has been working since then as a business consultant. He is the second outside director to join Ocean Mist Farms’ board; Dr. Roberta Cook of the University of California, Davis, was the first.

“I am honored to join the Ocean Mist Farms board,” Mr. Griffin said. “I’ve worked with the company for several years and have long respected the professional culture and quality of excellence that Ocean Mist Farms delivers. I look forward to moving into a productive future together.”

Ocean Mist Farms is a family owned business that celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2014.

Company President and CEO Ed Boutonnet said, “We are extremely excited about Mr. Griffin’s recent election to the board and look forward to benefitting from his knowledge and expertise in the produce industry.  His insight and passion for the business will help guide and direct the future growth of Ocean Mist Farms.”

For more information about the company, visit www.oceanmist.com.

About Ocean Mist Farms

Ocean Mist Farm’s growers are focused on meeting the needs of its customers and consumers. That means it is committed to the highest standards in the industry for food safety, quality, service, innovation and sustainable responsibility.  Ocean Mist Farms is four generations of family farmers who lead the artichoke category and grow a full line of fresh vegetables year round.

Source: Ocean Mist Farms