SANTA PAULA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Limoneira Company (NASDAQ: LMNR), a leading agribusiness with prime agricultural land and operations, real estate and water rights throughout California, Arizona and Chile today announced that John Caragliano will join its global sales team. He will be based in Limoneira’s new Swedesboro, New Jersey office and warehouse. John will focus on the Eastern US and Eastern Canada for both California/Arizona citrus as well as imported citrus from Chile, South Africa, and Mexico. Caragliano comes from Chiquita Brands where he was Director of Sales.
“We are very excited to have John join the Limoneira team. His proven customer and cross functional experience will help our company achieve its next level of growth,” says John Carter, Limoneira Director of Global Sales. “John has a great reputation and will represent us well in the marketplace.”
“As our One World of Citrus platform continues to grow, John’s expertise and relationships will further our quality of service to our mainline customers as well as expand new niche markets throughout the Eastern US and Canada,” said Alex Teague, Limoneira’s Chief Operating Officer. “With increasing volume from our Chilean, South African and Mexican operations, John’s role is key for our success.”
“Limoneira has been a leader in the citrus industry for 124 years,” says Caragliano. “They have a deep history, a growing global supply network, and are recognized as a leader in food safety and sustainability. I’m excited to be a part of their growth plans and moving their integrated supply chain model forward.”
About Limoneira Company
Limoneira Company, a 124-year-old international agribusiness headquartered in Santa Paula, California, has grown to become one of the premier integrated agribusinesses in the world. Limoneira (pronounced lē mon΄âra) is a dedicated sustainability company with over 11,000 acres of rich agricultural lands, real estate properties, and water rights in California, Arizona and Chile. The Company is a leading producer of lemons, avocados, oranges, specialty citrus and other crops that are enjoyed throughout the world. For more about Limoneira Company, visit www.limoneira.com.