<p><strong>Naples, FL</strong> - Naturipe™ Farms is wishing a fond farewell to Don Harris. The produce industry veteran will be leaving in order to launch his own consulting business, Harris Consulting Solutions. Mr. Harris hopes to offer his extensive experience in produce and floral, for the benefit of others in the industry. His resignation from the position as Director of Category Development for Naturipe began to take effect January 1, 2012, according to a press release. Mr. Harris has spent about four years with Naturipe. Prior to this present position, he held several senior level produce management positions with Wild Oats for five years and an impressive 30 years with Safeway, Inc. Don has also been the part of industry boards and associations that include The Produce Marketing Association, United Fresh Produce Association and The Fresh Produce and Floral Council. Mr. Harris’ new business will take him to Boulder, Colorado where he will continue his relationship with Naturipe, but in a different context. Naturipe Farms will be Don Harris’ first client.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Dwight Ferguson, CEO of Naturipe Farms states, “Don is a proven produce industry professional who has contributed tremendously to Naturipe Farms. We wish him well in his new business venture and look forward to continuing our relationship and benefitting from his expertise as his first consulting client.” Don Harris reflects that his time with Naturipe has brought him joy, reward and enlightenment. “I have learned a tremendous amount and had the opportunity to work with a great team. The business has grown significantly during my time there and they’ve established great momentum for the future. I wish them well as they pursue even more growth strategies and look forward to continuing to support their berry category development initiatives,” states Mr. Harris.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>www.naturipefarms.com</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
