<p><strong>Idaho Falls, ID</strong><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Kingston & Associates Marketing LLC is welcoming a new member to its sales family. The company has hired Yvonne Marpert as their new Product Manager for Pineapples, according to a press release. With the expansion of its direct import program, the addition of Mrs. Marpert to the Kingston team marks the perfect timing for growth.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> President, Ken Nabal , states, “For the past 12 years, Kingston has solidified its position as a premier marketer of quality pineapple in the United States. Yvonne’s vast pineapple experience and background in the industry is a perfect fit for where we intend to take our pineapple program. The team is excited.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> The industry veteran brings 25 years of produce sales experience. She comes to Kingston from Chiquita Brands where she worked for 11 years with her role for the past 8 years as the Sales Manager for Pineapples. Her responsibilities at Kingston will include managing the Golden Pineapple sales program and expanding key accounts as well as developing new markets. Mrs. Marpert commented, “I am excited for this new challenge and especially to be a part of a growing team. Kingston has a strong brand in the fresh produce community and is known by its customers and others for its quality and consistency.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> With this addition, which officially begins June 1st, Kingston adds an office in Cincinnati, from which Yvonne will work and visit regional customers. The move fits into a sequence of strategic expansions made by Kingston over the past 8 months.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>www.kingstonmarketing.com</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
