<p><strong>HOMESTEAD, FL</strong> - Brooks Tropicals, tropical produce grower, packer and shipper is announcing the appointment of Peter Leifermann to the position of Sales and Fruit Procurement Director. With twenty years in the produce industry, Mr. Leifermann brings experience, knowledge and leadership to the new team.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> He started his career in the food service industry supplying produce to a chain of pizza eateries in Georgia, then moving on to Cooseman's, C Brands and Fresh King. Before joining the Brooks team Mr. Leifermann also held positions with J&C Tropicals and Pantai USA. “Tropicals are growing across the board. Consumer groups in almost every conceivable demographic are onboard. Everyone’s enjoying tropical produce,” says Peter. “It’s gone beyond Caribbean and Latino cuisines, tropicals are becoming an integral part of the North American palette. It’s great to be a part in this excitement. And I’m happy to be working for Brooks, a company I’ve always admired.”</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>www.brookstropicals.com</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
