Fun Fact Q&A: Chris Ford, Viva Tierra Organic

Fun Fact Q&A: Chris Ford, Viva Tierra Organic

The Packer’s Global Organic Produce Expo (GOPEX) delivers valuable opportunities for fresh produce professionals from around the world to network, exchange ideas, source new products and services, and do business with the industry’s leading organic growers, distributors, packers, shippers, and retailers. Register for free here!


Q: What’s one thing no one would ever guess about you?  

A: I love rap music, all kinds from old school to modern day, especially Snoop!

Q: What are you most excited about during GOPEX 2021? (Check out the full agenda here: Global Organic Produce Expo 2021)

A: The opportunity to connect with all of our friends in the trade and the BYOP Happy Hour!

Q: If you were a kind of produce, what would you be and why?  

A: Organic Adriatic fig from Bob Steinacher’s Farm, luscious, sweet and ephemeral 

Q: What is your favorite/most used app on your phone?  

A: Clash Royale, Im not really a gamer but really love that game!

Q: What TV show or series did you binge watch in 2020?

A: The Mandalorian and The Queens Gambit

Connect with a variety of interesting individuals at Global Organic Produce Expo Jan. 25 - 29, 2021. Register for the free event here.

 

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