Market Fresh Produce Taps Edwin Garcia and Carolyn Wall
NIXA, MO – Market Fresh Produce is expanding its team with the addition of Carolyn Wall and 30-year industry veteran Edwin Garcia.
As the new Category Manager on the company’s national sourcing team, Edwin Garcia will work with growers across North America and offshore to source the highest quality products for the Market Fresh premium consumer brand, according to a press release. Garcia will be based out of Market Fresh’s Tampa facility.
His work history includes working for several retail and foodservice companies, including Albert’s Organic Produce, Save-A-Lot, U.S. Foodservice, W.S. Lee and Sons, and Sysco Foodservice.
“With his vast experience he will be a strong addition to our Market Fresh team,” said CEO and Owner Steve Phipps.
Carolyn Wall, the most recent hire to the Market Fresh team, has joined the company’s accounting staff at its corporate office in Nixa, MO.
In a press release, the company said that Wall’s 17 years of accounting and payroll experience will be a great asset to the growing Market Fresh team.
Market Fresh recently launched a new line of pre-packaged vegetables, which includes 12 oz. Green Beans, 2 pack Hothouse or Vine Ripe Tomatoes, 2 pack Pappers in a variety of colors, 2 pack Zucchini and Yellow Squash, 3 count Corn on the Cob and Cucumbers, 3 pack Baker Potatoes, Asparagus, Brussel sprouts, and more.
The new line is over wrapped with breathable film to preserve the quality and shelf life of the produce and includes its own individual high graphic tray with a recipe and nutritional facts.
