FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tristan Simpson Ready Pac Foods, Inc. Vice President, Corporate Communications (626) 678-2055
[email protected] Ready Pac Marks a Decade Sponsorship at United Fresh Retail Produce Manager Award celebrates its 10th year with Ready Pac as its exclusive sponsor Irwindale, Calif. (May 12, 2014) – Marking its 10th anniversary of recognizing outstanding retail produce managers, Ready Pac Foods, Inc. is once again sponsoring the United Fresh Retail Produce Manager Awards Program. Since its inception in 2005, Ready Pac has been the exclusive sponsor of the event, which recognizes the best-in-class within the produce industry. Making it even more special this year, the United Fresh Produce Association has decided to honor an additional 10 winners, making it a total of 35 winners representing 32 different supermarket banners and independent retail stores in 20 states. The United Fresh Retail Produce Manager Awards Program recognizes those on the front line in supermarkets working every day to increase sales and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. Their commitment to customer satisfaction and promoting fresh produce is what makes them a valuable contribution to the success of the industry. It is no surprise why Ready Pac has been such a huge supporter of the program, and has honored more than 230 retail managers from over 80 different retail banners over the last 10 years. Tony Sarsam, CEO of Ready Pac Foods, Inc. says, “It is so rewarding to see such hard working men and women who take so much pride in helping our products look their best, while engaging and educating consumers.