Produce Quiz Winner: VINCENT GAMBARDELLA

Account Manager
Bozzuto’s, Inc.
Berlin, CT

Vincent Gambardella began his produce career at Stop & Shop in the late 1990s. At Stop & Shop, he worked his way up to produce manager and produce merchandising field specialist. He then joined the Bozzuto’s team in 2022. Today, he is an account manager for Bozzuto’s, where he facilitates ordering, manages new item opportunities, and works with customers’ needs daily.

“My favorite thing about my career is aligning goals with my customers/accounts, as well as great daily communication that helps lead to success,” he says.

Gambardella has seen many changes in the industry in his over 20 years of experience. He says there have been many initiatives to introduce more eco-friendly packaging.

In the past decade, he’s witnessed a dramatic growth in interest and demand for organic produce. “I believe the demand is geared mostly by consumers trying to make more health-conscious dietary choices.”

More recently, artificial intelligence has been introduced into many aspects of the produce industry, including warehouse functions, as well as crop management, he notes. “Some growers have now introduced drones to assist with crop monitoring. I believe this is a path to the future with these drones now in play. It makes it easier/more efficient for more frequent and detailed monitoring, which could help in identifying potential problems or issues earlier.”

Gambardella says he is an avid sports fan of the New York Mets and Florida Gators. “I play basketball and golf as some of my hobbies. I have two daughters who are very active in sports, which keeps me very busy. Daylene (16) does track and field, softball and basketball. Avery (13) does track and basketball, as well.”

He says Produce Business “keeps me in tune and up to date with all things in the produce world, which are always changing. I look forward to all the new editions to see what is new and ever-changing in the industry.”

Gambardella also will be attending the New York Produce Show and Conference with his colleagues, Dec. 2-4.

As this month’s winner, he will receive a $200 Amazon gift card.