Mark Pittenger
Produce Professional
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Improved operations and increased revenues for produce distributors and fresh-cut processing. Category management, Purchasing and Brokerage roles - improved quality, cut costs and increased revenues for distributors. Food safety program development and maintenance for FDA/FSMA compliance.32 years in the Produce industry
Experience
Tailor Cut Produce (2015-01 – Present)
Overhauled the purchasing operation, developed supplier approval process and educated ownership as well as receivers on raw product standards. Developed and implemented Food Safety plan and oversaw all Federal, State and Third Party audits.
Culinary Produce (2007-01 – 2015-12)
Developed Specialty-Produce Programs for distributors and handled sales for high profile customers. Developed a specialty potato program that resulted in millions of dollars in new product sales.
Produce Category Manager at Pocono Produce (2002-01 – 2007-12)
Implemented grower direct purchasing and drove consistent category growth. Responsible for the education of the sales staff and their customers.
