Naturipe names new value-added fresh VP

Naturipe has appointed Steven Ware as vice president and general manager of its value-added fresh division.

In this role, Ware will be responsible for pursuing growth and business expansion opportunities, as well as leading the development and management of the value-added fresh division.

“I am excited to join an organization with a remarkable history, business model and strong core company vales,” said Ware. “The prospect to steward the value-added fresh division is motivating and an excellent challenge.”

Ware joins Naturipe from Dole Fresh Vegetables, where he held a number of sales and product management positions in a variety of markets since joining them in 1995. Most recently, he was the senior director of sales West – value-added sales and a member of their sales leadership and product commercialization teams. Ware began his career at American Agronomics after graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor of science in agricultural economics.