Heart disease is one of the most significant health issues in the United States, as it causes 1 in 4 deaths. To increase awareness of heart disease and to invite people to take small actions that can make a big difference, February has been dubbed...
West Pak’s Marketing Manager George Henderson shares the process of receiving the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Heart-Check designation making the organization’s new bagged brands a heart-healthy staple in the retail aisle. Q: Will you tell us, which brands of West Pak currently have the AHA Heart-Check designation? George: West...
For a fifth consecutive year, Avocados From Mexico is planning another advertising touchdown at the Super Bowl. The lineup includes a second-quarter, 30-second spot that keeps with the brand's current celebrity-focused, humor-driven approach. After kicking off the "always worth it" campaign from Energy BBDO, the...
In a recent interview, Heath Shoup, West Pak’s Sales Manager and self-professed Super Bowl Avocado Man talks about the company’s big game stats and guacamole’s biggest day of the year. Q: Two key players in the big game: football and avocados! How does your team at West...
Just returning from PMA Fresh Summit, the sales and marketing team at West Pak Avocado is thrilled by the response to their new retail offerings. At the October 18-20th Orlando, Florida tradeshow, the global grower, packer, shipper, and distributor of premium avocados officially launched their...
A sales and marketing professional specializing in organic produce, Jared Bray comes from a food safety, packing, and distribution management background. He demonstrates strong sales and customer service skills and comes with retail display planning and merchandising experience. How many years have you been in the...
As Sales Manager at West Pak, Heath Shoup is an energetic and hands-on leader with 15 years of operations, sourcing, distributing, and selling experience in the produce industry. He specializes in customer service, strategic planning, and team building, using his wealth of knowledge to help...
Kim Kinnavy is a motivated sales and marketing professional with over a decade of experience in new business development and strategic planning. She's highly focused on organizational management, project management, and prioritizing with a special emphasis on logistics and supply chain management. How many years have...
The face of West Pak on the East Coast, Scott Ross is the Eastern Regional Sales Manager. He brings over 30 years of retail food and produce sales and merchandising experience to the company, including 15 years working in produce category management. How many years have...
Josh Estebane is a third generation produce industry pro with experience in wholesale, retail, and foodservice sales. He brings a fresh outlook and a youthful vibe to West Pak along with a strong background in customer service, time management, and food safety. How many years have...