What’s your name?
Kris Marx

What do you do?
I’m the Director of Product Development here at Ark Foods. I work with Noah, our CEO, to come up with crazy ideas and then make them come to life!

What vegetable best describes your personality and why? 
Chioggia beet. They can be sweet, or they can be savory. The root is strong, but the leaves are sensitive. When you cut below the surface there is more than you might expect.

Share a favorite memory or experience with fruits + veggies:
Tasting a small bowl of corn soup that was as if the soul of the corn was distilled and captured in five amazing spoonfuls.

Anything you want people to know about?
The importance of supporting your local farmer and local food systems. One way I try to contribute is by serving as the Board Chair of an amazing non-profit local food distributor called The Common Market. They focus on supporting local food systems and making local food accessible to underserved communities and institutional food service.

Favorite kitchen tune to cook along to?
”Sun, Moon, Stars” by Mos Def.