POMPANO BEACH, FL – Southern Specialties, Inc. announced Jennifer Rigdon has joined the company in the role of business development manager. Ms. Rigdon has over 24 years of market and category management experience, within the produce industry, in the Mid-West. She will work with existing Southern Specialties customers and further expand the company’s customer base in the region.

“We look forward to having Jennifer on our team,” said Kristen Francisco, Director of Sales for Southern Specialties “Her deep industry knowledge and outstanding reputation will prove to be a wonderful asset for our company. Over the years Southern Specialties has developed some great relationships in the Mid-West. As our company grows, with Jennifer’s help, we are poised to continue expansion in this region.”

“I am excited to be part of a dynamic company like Southern Specialties” said Ms. Rigdon “I look forward to helping my customers bring value to consumers with our unique and high quality products.”

Ms. Rigdon will start with the company immediately. She will be available to meet with customers at PMA Fresh Summit booth 3635 this week.

Southern Specialties is a grower, importer, processor and shipper of a variety of specialty products grown in Central America, South America, Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. The company distributes from its Pompano Beach, Florida, headquarters, and facilities in McAllen, Texas, and Los Angeles, California.

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