Fresh-Link Produce LLC, Monterey, Calif., hired Bob Harper as general manager of its tomato division.
“With more than 20 years in tomato sales, Bob Brings the experience necessary to support the growth of our tomato division in the field, repack and hothouse programs,” said Garry Rowe, president of Integrated Fresh Solutions, in a news release. Integrated Fresh Solutions is Fresh-Link’s parent company.
“The interaction of all of the companies under the IFS banner is amazing and opens up tremendous opportunities for growth,” Harper said in the release.
Fresh-Link is a national provider for fruits and vegetables. Integrated Fresh Solutions is also the parent company of third-party transportation company Kool Logistics LLC.
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