Markon Hosts Sixth Annual Chef Summit Focused On Plant-Powered Dishes

September 23, 2021 Markon Cooperative

After weathering a far from typical year in the foodservice industry, chefs from across the United States came together to develop, learn, and collaborate around plant-powered menu items at Markon Cooperative’s recently held Chef Summit. Chefs also had the opportunity to use their talents to give back to the Rancho Cielo Drummond Culinary Academy. 

Markon Names Andy Hamilton New Chief Executive Officer

October 20, 2020 Markon Cooperative

Markon Cooperative announced Andy Hamilton will serve as the next Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Hamilton comes from a strong background steeped in foodservice, sales, partnership relations, and operations management, and will focus on continuing to drive growth for the cooperative through brand leadership, culinary innovation, and 5-Star Food Safety.

Markon Launches Fully Recyclable Cardboard Clamshells for Strawberries

October 9, 2020 Markon Cooperative

To help move the produce industry away from plastic and increase recyclability, Markon Cooperative’s new cardboard, fully recyclable strawberry clamshell is now available to foodservice operators.

Markon Revitalizes Ready-Set-Serve Brand with New Logo and Packaging

January 15, 2020 Markon Cooperative

As part of Markon Cooperative’s continued commitment to culinary innovation, inspiration, and creativity,Markon is refreshing its Ready-Set-Serve® foodservice line with a new logo and packaging to better highlight the brand’s blend of bold, inspired, and outside-the-menu products chefs and operators are seeking.

Markon Wins Joe Nucci Innovation Award at New York Produce Show

December 19, 2019 PRODUCE BUSINESS Magazine

With over 1,500 industry votes cast this year and fierce competition among 10 finalists of the 3rd Annual PRODUCE BUSINESS Innovation Award program, Salinas, CA-based Markon Cooperative reigned victorious, receiving the prestigious Joe Nucci Award for Product Innovation at the 10th Annual New York Produce Show and Conference, the four-day, multi-faceted event held last week in New York City.