LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, Valley Fruit & Produce, announced the recent hiring of Bill Slattery as a new addition to their Sales Team in the Valley Fresh Produce Division. Bill is a 30 year fresh produce industry
veteran, and has had a long, productive relationship with Valley as a supplier. Caroline (Carrie) La Londe, Valley's Chief Operating Officer, said, "Bill's FOB experience and customer portfolio will further Valley's strategic growth plan by extending our distribution reach nationally. Bill's experience in FOB sales will also aid our team as we further develop our global sourcing network."
Bill Slattery is bringing decades of experience in sales working with high quality growers and packers such as Kingsburg Orchards, Red Blossom Farms, Madera Persimmon Growers, and Valley Fresh Produce of Watsonville. Bill shared, "Over my career, Valley Fruit & Produce has stood out in their professionalism, and their strategies to overcome the challenges that are occurring daily in the continuous, rapid-developing world of fresh produce. I am excited to be in an organization that continues to adapt and
learn, and puts that knowledge into action quickly for the benefit of their clients and customers".
Slattery will be based in Valley's new Central Valley office, focusing on supplier and grower affiliations and strategic sales development.
About Valley Fruit & Produce:
Valley Fruit & Produce, established in 1920, is a full-line wholesaler/distributor of quality fresh fruits and vegetables servicing a diverse customer base located throughout the United States and overseas. From facilities in the Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market (LAWPM), the Alameda Trade Center, and the 6th
& Alameda Food and Produce Center, Valley deploys expert teams of produce specialists to provide solution packages that are unique to each customer.
Without exception, Valley Fruit & Produce promises highly competitive pricing, guarantees its quality and service, and stands by the commitments made to customers. Recognizing that they are only as successful as their customers, Valley turns every day into an opportunity to help their customers grow. This is a practice Valley has lived by since 1920 and it is the fundamental reason why Valley is one of the largest and most highly regarded produce wholesalers in all of Southern California.
Source: Valley Fruit & Produce