Pacific Trellis Fruit welcomes Mike Blume as Sales Manager for the East Coast

Pacific Trellis Fruit appointed Mike Blume as East Coast Sales Manager, effective January 5, 2026.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mike to the Pacific Trellis Fruit team,” Division. “His deep industry expertise, strong commercial acumen, and genuine passion for produce make him an exceptional addition,” said Eric Coty, EVP, Fruit Division.

The executive added that Blume's leadership will play a key role in advancing the company's strategic initiatives, further elevating the Dulcinea brand with products that prioritize flavor, quality, and consumer satisfaction.

From Progressive Produce to Pacific Trellis Fruit

Blume joins the company from Keystone Fruit Marketing, a division of our integrated partner company Progressive Produce, where he most recently served as Vice President of Sales.

With more than two decades of commercial and leadership experience in the produce sector—particularly within the East Coast region—he has a proven history of driving growth, strengthening customer partnerships, and leading high-performing teams.

In his new role, Blume will be based in Philadelphia, where he'll oversee sales strategy and execution at the company's East Coast office, supporting its continued expansion and reinforcing its commitment to delivering premium-quality products. 

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