Marriner Marketing Selected as Agency of Record for Clemens Foodservice
October 26, 2026 | 2 min to read
Marriner Marketing, an award-winning brand transformation agency specializing in food, beverage and hospitality, has been named agency of record for leading pork producer Clemens Foodservice. The partnership will focus on accelerating growth across the foodservice business through integrated strategy, creative, media and marketing initiatives.
Clemens Food Group is a vertically coordinated, family-owned company with a 130-year heritage and a portfolio that includes Hatfield®, Premium Reserve®, Farm Promise® and other trusted pork brands. The company’s robust foodservice operation provides high-quality, dependable products and solutions to commercial, non-commercial and distributor customers throughout the U.S.
As agency of record, Marriner will work closely with Clemens Foodservice to turn business objectives and customer insights into impactful marketing programs. Initial efforts will focus on driving demand across key product categories while continuing to strengthen Clemens Foodservice’s position as a trusted pork solutions partner.
“Marriner brings the combination of creativity, collaboration and foodservice expertise that we were looking for in an agency during the RFP process,” said Matt Ryan, Vice President of Marketing and Category Management at Clemens Food Group. “Their team already has a deep understanding of our customers and our business. We’re looking forward to working together to create meaningful connections with operators and build momentum for what’s to come.”
David Melnick, President at Marriner Marketing, said, “Clemens Foodservice has an incredible heritage and a strong position in the industry, and there’s still so much opportunity ahead. That’s what makes this partnership such a great fit. We know foodservice, we love solving complex challenges and we have a team that’s ready to roll up their sleeves. I’m excited to see what we can build together.”
About Clemens Food Group
Clemens Food Group is a sixth-generation, family-owned company and the fifth-largest pork processor in the United States. Its vertically coordinated operation spans farming, food production and transportation, enabling the company to deliver quality pork products and customer-focused solutions across retail, foodservice and manufacturing. Clemens Food Group’s portfolio includes trusted brands such as Hatfield®, Premium Reserve®, Farm Promise®, Prima Porta® and Kunzler & Co. Guided by its core values of Ethics, Integrity and Stewardship, Clemens is committed to doing business the right way while helping its customers grow
About Marriner Marketing
As a brand transformation agency, Marriner Marketing Communications has been a leader in providing integrated solutions for the food, beverage and hospitality industries for nearly 40 years. Customers count on Marriner for effective, Clarity-driven communications to champion the voice of the target and provide a competitive advantage.