Consentio makes new hire to support expansion

Consentio, a digital trading platform for fresh produce, has appointed John Grecco as vice president of sales for Consentio USA.

consentio add
consentio add
(consentio add)

Consentio, a digital trading platform for fresh produce, has appointed John Grecco as vice president of sales for Consentio USA.

With 15,000 customers globally, the Consentio trading platform was launched in the U.S. in late 2021, according to a news release.

Grecco brings experience from the U.S. fresh produce sector, having formerly worked with Phoenix Media, the publishing, consulting and events company known for organizing the annual New York Produce Show, according to the release.

Grecco also has a background in digital product sales, having helped Fortune 500 companies develop enterprise and consumer mobile apps, the release said.

“John is the ideal partner for us with a solid track record of working with technology solutions as well as having fresh produce experience,” Andy Makeham, head of U.S. operations, said in the release. “Furthermore, he is strategically based in California, the largest U.S. fresh produce growing region.”

Related: More news about people making moves in the produce industry

The Packer logo (567x120)
Related Stories
Following CEO Neal Carter’s recent buyback of Okanagan Specialty Fruits, the Arctic apple developer has bolstered its executive lineup with internal promotions and the appointment of an industry veteran as vice president of sales and marketing.
The former head of Kopke Fruit transformed North American grocery shelves by pioneering counter-seasonal supply chains and establishing the Delaware River ports as the premier hub for South American produce.
The executive assumed the role in July, leading a new phase for the trade association’s U.S. commercial office focused on advancing institutional relations and promotional work for Chilean fruit.
Read Next
At Newtopia Now, Whole Foods Market leaders revealed how emerging brands can win shelf space through story-driven packaging, practical product innovation and data-backed pitch strategies.
Get Daily News
GET MARKET ALERTS
Get News & Markets App