New director for Village Farms' fresh division

Steve began his career with Village Farms in 1998 as Packhouse Manager. Shortly afterward, he was promoted to Regional Packhouse Manager of Village Farms' West Texas facility.  Steve later moved to the company's Arlington, Texas Distribution Center and transitioned into a Sales role where he eventually worked his way to become National Sales Director.  Steve has a vast array of experience within all facets of sales, operations, and distribution within the farming sector. In his new role Steve will report directly to the Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Eric T. Janke. "We anticipate Steve in this new role to improve the fresh division's dynamics and enhance the company's value proposition to further meet the needs of an ever-changing produce industry" Eric T. Janke told us, "And Steve is the best candidate for this role given his depth of knowledge and tenure with Village Farms".  

About Village Farms

Village Farms is one of the largest producers, marketers, and distributors of premium-quality, unique and exclusive greenhouse-grown fruits, and vegetables in North America. The food our farmers grow are all grown in environmentally friendly, soil-less, glass greenhouses. The Village FarmsŽ brand of fruits and vegetables are marketed and distributed primarily to local and national retail grocers as well as dedicated fresh food distributors throughout the United States and Canada. Since its inception, Village Farms has been guided by sustainability principles that enable us to grow food 365 days a year that not only feeds the growing population but is healthier for people and the planet. Village Farms is Good for the EarthŽ and good for you.

Source: HortiBiz