Pacific Trellis Fruit announces two promotions and a new hire

LOS ANGELES, CA — August 24, 2026 — Pacific Trellis Fruit BB #:164166 is pleased to announce the promotions of Earl McMenamin to Category Director, North American Grapes, and Eve Kaudze to Senior Manager, Food Safety & Compliance, as well as the appointment of Sergio Rodriguez as Sales Executive in the company’s Fresno office.

McMenamin has been with Pacific Trellis Fruit since 1999 and brings more than 25 years of produce industry experience and category expertise to his new role.

Previously serving as Category Manager for Mexico & California Grapes and Senior Sales Executive, McMenamin has played an integral role in growing the company’s grape business and building strong relationships with growers and customers. In his new role, he will continue to lead the company’s North American grape category and support its continued development.

Kaudze joined Pacific Trellis Fruit in July 2022 and has become an integral part of the company’s food safety program. Her expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to operational excellence have helped uphold high standards across the organization. As Senior Manager, Food Safety & Compliance, she will lead key food safety and compliance initiatives and continue advancing the company’s commitment to operational integrity.

Rodriguez joined Pacific Trellis Fruit this month as a Sales Executive in the company’s Fresno office.  He brings more than 35 years of produce industry experience, including extensive expertise in citrus and a strong track record managing major retail accounts across both the East and West Coasts. Rodriguez brings valuable industry knowledge and well-established relationships to the company. In his new role, he will expand his focus on strengthening customer partnerships and identifying opportunities for continued growth.

“Earl’s extensive experience, industry relationships and deep understanding of the grape category have been instrumental to our business,” said Eric Coty, EVP of Fruit. “His promotion, along with Eve’s expanded leadership role in our food safety division, and the addition of Sergio to our sales team, further strengthens our organization as we continue to grow and serve our customers and grower partners through our investment in experienced professionals, growing our internal talent, and industry expertise.” 

About Pacific Trellis Fruit

Pacific Trellis Fruit is one of North America’s leading year-round growers, importers, marketers, and innovators of premium fresh fruit. The company is recognized for its leadership in the grape category, offering year-round supply and exclusive premium varieties, alongside its portfolio of melons, stone fruit, cherries, and citrus. In 2014, Pacific Trellis Fruit acquired Dulcinea, its consumer-facing brand and the pioneer behind the PureHeart personal seedless watermelon, Tuscan-Style cantaloupe, SunnyGold yellow mini seedless watermelon, and Pure Perfection melons. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Pacific Trellis Fruit also operates sales offices in Fresno, California, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.