Ocean Mist Farms hires sales and marketing VP

Ocean Mist Farms has hired Rick Bravo as its vice president of sales and marketing.

Bravo brings nearly 35 years of experience serving the fresh produce industry and a wealth of knowledge in sales and leadership, the company said.

As a veteran of the industry, Ocean Mist said Bravo joins the company with past experience at Dole Fresh Vegetables and Tanimura & Antle with a strong dedication to customer service. His background within the vegetable category will be useful as he spearheads the sales and marketing efforts at Ocean Mist Farms, the company said.

“His substantial knowledge of the industry and established relationships with retail and foodservice partners makes him an invaluable addition to our team,” said Joe Pezzini, president and CEO of Ocean Mist Farms.

Graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in administrative justice, Bravo found his way into the produce industry as a sales manager and has never left.

Ocean Mist Farms is a fourth generation family-owned business and the largest grower of fresh artichokes in North America