Malena Produce Celebrates 70 Years in Business; Jim Cathey Comments



Malena Produce Celebrates 70 Years in Business; Jim Cathey Comments


RIO RICO, AZ - For 70 years, Malena Produce has stood for commitment to its partners and dedication to the fruits and vegetables it grows. Reflecting on this legacy of integrity, the company looks down the road at what’s next for its operations.

Jim Cathey, Consultant, Malena Produce

“As I look back on the transformation of Malena Produce and its team of people, I realize that I was very privileged to have been and still remain an integral part of their growth and future planning for the company,” commented Jim Cathey, current consultant to Malena Produce. “The dedication and the respect of the family legacy became a puzzle so professionally put together that we’ve become the leader in produce marketing and quality by all industry standards. When you think of Malena, expect the best, because that's the only way we know how to operate in this business. Happy anniversary to everyone involved!”

As Malena Produce celebrates this milestone, it also shares an important update regarding upcoming projects, all of which couch under the umbrella of the company’s message: “It’s Always Malena Season.”

These new projects include new value-added consumer packs, which aim to improve customer experience; expand its product portfolio with additional varieties; and increase its capacity with new grower partnerships and better infrastructure.

The company had one last parting message for the industry as it looks back at this 70th anniversary.

Malena Produce celebrates 70 years in business and continues to bring a legacy of customer service and innovation to the industry

“We at Malena Produce remain committed to upholding the highest standards of quality, innovation, and service excellence,” the company said. “We recognize the support of our partners and honor the relationships built upon the past seven decades. We are confident that the next 70 years will be even more remarkable. Here’s to many more seasons of fresh produce and fruitful collaborations!”

Congratulations to Malena Produce on this accomplishment!



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