NatureSweet has added Kevin Murphy and Dan Burdett to its board of directors.
Murphy is the former president and CEO of berry company Driscoll’s and Burdett is the former head of digital agriculture at Syngenta. According to a news release from NatureSweet, their addition as board members adds expertise that will “further support the rapid NatureSweet growth.”
Murphy has more than 30 years of experience of leadership in business and agriculture at Driscoll’s, Fresh Express and Capurro Farms, according to the release.
“Having been part of many parts of the agricultural industry where brands matter, I’m excited to join NatureSweet’s board of directors at a time of growth and transformation,” Murphy said in the release.
Burdett has experience in seed development and digital agriculture.
“I’m passionate about superior quality and innovation, which I know have been key to NatureSweet’s success and also an area where we can continue raising the bar for the industry,” he said in the release.
Rodolfo Spielmann, CEO and president, said they bring knowledge and leadership to the company.
“Both are extremely well-suited to help guide NatureSweet through our transformation from the undisputed leader in snacking tomatoes and into the single-source solution for greenhouse vegetables for our customers.”
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