Valley Fruit And Produce Hires New Category Manager, Kurt W. Hubbart

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, Valley Fruit & Produce, announced the recent hiring of Kurt W. Hubbart to further develop the growing portfolio of Regional and National Accounts of Valley. Kurt will operate Valley’s office in Wenatchee and will manage procurement of all Northwest commodities including apples, pears, onions, potatoes and cherries.

Kurt comes with a wealth of experience within the industry, having spent fifteen years working in the retail sector as a produce manager, sales manager and buyer for Albertsons, and fourteen years of sales and marketing experience at Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers, one of the first exporter of Washington Apples. During those years, Kurt was instrumental in developing numerous large corporate accounts.

Kurt joins the company as Category Manager. Kurt comments “I am excited to start a new challenge within Valley and look forward to working with the team to further develop their already extensive product and service suites. I am fortunate to be joining such a respected company that prides itself of top quality service.”

About Valley Fruit & Produce:

Valley Fruit & Produce, established in 1920, is a full-line distributor of quality fresh fruits and vegetables servicing a diverse customer base located throughout the United States and overseas. From facilities in the Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market (LAWPM), the Alameda Trade Center, and the 6th & Alameda Food and Produce Center, Valley deploys expert teams of produce specialists to provide solution packages that are unique to each customer.

Without exception, Valley Fruit & Produce promises highly competitive pricing, guarantees its quality and service, and stands by the commitments made to customers. Recognizing that they are only as successful as their customers, Valley turns every day into an opportunity to help their customers grow. This is a practice Valley has lived by since 1920 and it is the fundamental reason why Valley is such a highly regarded produce company.

Source: Valley Fruit & Produce