WEST GROVE, PA - New appointments are taking place at I Love Produce. The company has brought on industry vet Adrian Almeida as its new Chief Executive Officer and internally promoted Eric Frasse to President.

“I’m super excited to join a company that is centered on its people and customers,” said Adrian Almeida, Chief Executive Officer. “I look forward to working together with our partners, co-workers, customers, and stakeholders to drive the next chapter of I Love Produce’s growth and innovation.”

In addition to leading I Love Produce, Almeida will expand and improve the company in the areas of technology and branding, a press release noted.

Almeida has over 20 years of experience in the produce industry, including as Chief Operations and Innovation Officer at NatureSweet, and more recently as Chief Operating Officer at Sensei Ag.

“Taking on this new role and helping to lead I Love Produce into the future is a dream come true,” shared Eric Frasse, President. “I love this industry, and I have enjoyed being an integral part of our success over the past 15 years. I am looking forward to this new role and helping our team build on what we have already achieved together.”

Specialists in the global trade of garlic, ginger, and shallots, I Love Produce has been one of the leaders in marketing the category in North America for the past 20 years.

“The Board of Directors could not be more pleased with the addition of Adrian to lead our team,” said Jim Provost, Co-Founder. “As part of our growth strategy, we promoted Eric Frasse to President. He has been working with I Love Produce in sales and as Vice President of Sales for over 15 years, so he will be a perfect complement to Adrian in helping us achieve our goals for our team and continue to strive to be excellent partners with both our customers and our growers.”

Congrats from ANUK to these newly appointed leaders!

You can meet Adrian, Eric, and the rest of the I Love Produce team at the Global Produce & Floral Show at booth B1626 this week in Atlanta.