Kori Tuggle, whose industry experience goes back more than 20 years, has joined Braga Fresh Family Farms, Soledad, Calif., as vice president of marketing and product development.
It’s a new position for the company, and her responsibility includes brand management, corporate communications and working to expand the company’s product line, according to a news release.
Most recently, Tuggle was vice president of marketing and product development at Church Brothers Farms/True Leaf Farms, her second stint at the company. She previously was director of marketing, and spent a total of 10 years at Church Brothers.
In between those roles, Tuggle was Ocean Mist Farms as director of marketing and business development. She started in the industry in produce procurement at Safeway.
“Creating this position is an addition to our executive team as we build for the future,” President and CEO Rodney Braga said in the release. “As farming has evolved, so has the approach to marketing and Kori’s background will bring us the additional support we need to continue our growth.”
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