DNO Produce Announces New Education Sales Director

DNO Produce, Inc., has promoted Kevin Allen to be the Education Sales Director.

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COLUMBUS, OH—DNO Produce, Inc., a leading wholesale distributor and fresh-cut produce processor in Central Ohio, has promoted Kevin Allen to be the Education Sales Director.

This new role was created to help support the demand of fresh-cut, individually wrapped produce in the K-12 food service segment. “Over the past year our FRESHEALTH, fresh-cut line of products has grown significantly. Having a dedicated sales leader directing the outreach and support for this large segment is a huge benefit for our future growth.” said Jeremy Taylor, VP of Sales at DNO Produce.

Kevin has been a part of the DNO team as an outside sales account manager since 2018. During his time in the role he expanded the FRESHEALTH reach into new markets including; Western New York, Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. Kevin’s relationships and understanding of independent produce wholesalers has allowed him to continue to be successful. In his new role, he will focus on growth of the FRESHEALTHKIDS K-12 line in foodservice, along with additional higher education foodservice opportunities.

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