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Jan. 20, 2011
SunnyRidge Farms is adding a new blueberry distribution center to be
completed by the end of March. It will include over 26,000 square feet of packing
space. Keith Mixon, President and CEO of SunnyRidge stated that “We are very
excited about the opportunities for this new facility. Its excellent location helps us
close the ‘geographic gap’ that currently exists between our Central Florida and
Southern Georgia distribution facilities; allowing us to provide a higher quality
product and increased speed to market.” SunnyRidge Farm expects to market
over 6 million pounds of blueberries during the 2011 season.
Karen Ross is ready to take on her new role as Secretary of the
California Department of Food and Agriculture. Ms. Ross is currently chief
of staff for US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, and has been involved
in many aspects of the produce industry over the past two decades. Ms.
Ross will face tough fiscal challenges in her new office, as Governor Jerry
Brown attempts to cut 30 million dollars from the CDFA's budget over the
next two years.
The Oppenheimer Group is starting 2011 off right with a new hire to
its sales team. David Figliola brings close to two decades of experience
in the sales industry to his new position. Mr. Figliola will be focusing on
selling a variety of items to customers in and around Texas. Jeff Walker,
Sales Manager for Oppenheimer’s Houston location, stated that “David
has terrific product knowledge, as well as proven success at strategically
building key account business.”