April 5, 2021
Church Bros. Farms developed a new clamshell for its Little Gem lettuce that protects and showcases the premium variety at retail.
The new patent pending four-count clamshell is designed to protect the unique properties of the compact-sized lettuce while providing more product visibility on shelf. The package is stackable for multiple retail merchandising options and is 100 percent recyclable with more than 70 percent post-consumer material. Shoppers can easily open and reclose the clamshell for convenient use and storage at home.
Church Brothers Farms utilizes a special variety of Little Gems and each head is hand trimmed to deliver the most tender and sweet lettuce. Little Gems are a cross between the crunchy texture of Romaine and the softer frilly texture of butter lettuce. The sweet and mild flavor can be used in a wide variety dishes, especially those with bold ingredients and flavors.
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January 26, 2021
Jennifer Wagner Sanchez has joined Church Bros. Farms as director of marketing. She has more than 20 years of experience in the fresh produce industry in marketing, sales and category management roles.
Sanchez was most recently at Driscoll’s as director of retail sales and, previous to that, was vice president of marketing and category management at Green Giant Fresh.
At Church Bros. Farms, Sanchez’ responsibilities will include directing brand management, communications and messaging, event management, new product launches and the design and development of collateral for the company’s retail and foodservice business.
“We are excited to have the leadership and experience that Jennifer adds to our marketing team,” said Rick Russo, senior vice president of sales and marketing. “As we continue to grow into retail, we are charging her with generating marketing plans that will create success for our customers and align with our overall sales objectives.”
January 14, 2021
Markon, whose reputation is built upon its dedication to food safety, hired Kate Burr as its new food-safety director.
In her new role, Burr will use her proficiency of field and processing practices, product recall expertise, and sustainability knowledge to enhance Markon’s food-safety initiatives. She will be responsible for compliance with Markon’s 5-Star Food Safety Program standards throughout Markon’s supply chain; ensure all Markon First Crop, Ready-Set-Serve, and Markon Essentials products meet or exceed its stringent food-safety standards; and serve as the voice of Markon for all food safety-related matters. She will also deliver relevant industry information to members, alert customers about food safety concerns, and conduct ongoing research in the field.