Vero Beach, FL – Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet, a leading company in the global produce industry, is excited to announce the appointment of Justin Ruta as the new Deciduous Commodity Manager. With an extensive background in the produce sector, Justin brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will be instrumental in elevating Seald Sweet’s deciduous category and supporting the company’s growth strategy. His vast experience and fresh perspective are key assets that will undoubtedly propel Seald Sweet’s key products to new heights.
“We are thrilled to welcome Justin Ruta to our team, his expertise will play a critical role in advancing our programs. We are confident that his leadership will bring new energy and direction, his appointment illustrates our commitment to fostering innovation and growth in this vital category.” states Mayda Sotomayor, CEO.
Justin’s career in the produce industry spans several years, and his deep understanding of market dynamics and strategic vision will be pivotal as Seald Sweet continues to enhance its deciduous program. In his role as the Commodity Manager, Justin will be responsible for overseeing the entire category, from sourcing and procurement to marketing and sales. He will work closely with growers to ensure the highest quality produce and maintain strong, collaborative relationships. Additionally, Justin will engage with retail partners to develop tailored programs that meet market demands and drive sales growth. His strategic approach will help Seald Sweet continue to deliver exceptional value and service to both our growers and retail partners, while strengthening Seald Sweet’s position in the market.
“I am honored to be part of Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet, a company with a rich history and a strong reputation in the global produce industry. The opportunity to leverage my experience and contribute to the growth of the company is incredibly exciting. I look forward to working with the talented team at Seald Sweet to drive our go-to-market and sourcing strategies and deliver exceptional value to our customers,” said Justin Ruta, Seald Sweet’s new Commodity Manager.
About Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet
Seald Sweet was founded in 1909 as a Florida citrus grower cooperative. In 1998, Seald Sweet became part of Greenyard, transforming the company into Greenyard USA, a global marketer through their international network of companies. Today Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet is a leading supplier of the citrus category, grapes, pears, avocados, blueberries, vegetables, and more through their global network of companies and partners.
Greenyard (Euronext Brussels: GREEN) is a global market leader in fresh, frozen and prepared fruit and vegetables, flowers and plants. Counting Europe’s leading retailers amongst its customer base, Greenyard offers efficient and sustainable solutions to customers and suppliers through best-in-class products, market leading innovation, operational excellence and outstanding service. Its vision is to make lives healthier by helping people enjoy fruit and vegetables at any moment, easy, fast and pleasurable, while fostering nature. With around 8 600 employees operating in 23 countries worldwide, Greenyard identifies its people, and customer and supplier relationships, as the key assets which enable it to deliver goods and services worth around € 5,1 billion per annum. www.greenyard.group
