Curated Flavor. Crafted Connections.
Exploring Our Connection to Food!
Mark Edwards
Founder
Crush & Crate Northwest
A native Oregonian with over 35 years in the specialty food industry, I’ve has spent my career as Director of Marketing at the local office of DPI Specialty Foods, building strong relationships with producers around the world.
From growing up in Southern Oregon to launching a lifelong career in the Portland area, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the incredible culinary richness of our state and beyond.
Driven by a passion for great food and the people who make it, I am so proud to have launched this first-of-its-kind event — a celebration of the outstanding flavors and talents found right here in Oregon’s wine country. Join me in this journey as we promote, experience, and enjoy the best in specialty foods and beverages. I’m always available at: info@crushandcratenw.com or reach me by phone at (503) 805-2200. I’m looking forward to working with you.
“Mark serves as an all-in-one marketing powerhouse, possessing a keen eye for design and overseeing the entire product journey, from recipe development to publication and events.”
“Mark is one of the biggest assets a producer or vendor can possibly have on their side within the specialty food industry. His knowledge, passion, and experience shows with every task he takes on.”
“Mark is a very talented individual. His passion is reflected in his attention to detail and showcased in his finished product. He is forward thinking and always looking for new and innovative ways to create a point of difference.”
“Mark is dedicated to safeguarding corporate brand integrity and is an active champion of the importance of vendor support ad prioritizing meaningful customer interactions. He consistently goes above and beyoud, demonstrating a readiness to undertake additional responsibilities for the overall benefit of the organization.”
“Working with Mark for the past 10 years, I’ve witnessed someone who is creative, inspiring and a mentor not only to myself but many others. I am in awe of his many talents and his work ethic.”
“Mark is an incredible internal asset from all things ‘Marketing’ to establishing our presence in the marketplace, but equally important has been instrumental in support of our customers needs! Creating a stickiness with our accounts that has led to collaborative initiatives that have continually exceeded expectations.”
“I worked with Mark for over fifteen years collaborating on hundreds of marketing projects. He’s one of the rare individuals that can switch from being creative to navigating complex logistic simultaneously.”