Verde Farms, in the process of expanding reach for its “better-for-you beef,” revealed a handful of executive appointments, all promotions.
* Pablo Garbarino, founder and board member, was named chief supply officer.
* Rod Masters, formerly vice president of sales, was promoted to chief sales officer.
* Troy Hoover, formerly vice president of operations, was elevated to chief operations officer.
* Andy Schutt, formerly vice president of finance, was promoted to chief financial officer.
* Darwin Miralda, formerly human resources business partner was named senior human resources business partner.
Verde Farms was emboldened by expanded distribution with retailers including Publix and additional Albertsons divisions, double-digit production efficiency gains and the completion of a successful Series B financing round. It offers organic, 100% grass-fed beef raised through regenerative practices and animal-welfare standards.
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Dave Fusaro has served as editor in chief of Food Processing magazine since 2003. Dave has 30 years experience in food & beverage industry journalism and has won several national ASBPE writing awards for his Food Processing stories. Dave has been interviewed on CNN, quoted in national newspapers and he authored a 200-page market research report on the milk industry. Formerly an award-winning newspaper reporter who specialized in business writing, he holds a BA in journalism from Marquette University. Prior to joining Food Processing, Dave was Editor-In-Chief of Dairy Foods and was Managing Editor of Prepared Foods.