La Terra Fina Announces New GM, Chief Operating Officer

UNION CITY, CA – La Terra Fina, a leading manufacturer of all-natural refrigerated foods, welcomes Tim Ramsey as its new General Manager and Chief Operating Officer. In this prominent role, Ramsey said he is looking forward to his new professional challenge to lead, innovate, and grow the overall business at La Terra Fina.

As General Manager/COO, Ramsey will develop and execute the long range strategic planning efforts for the organization. In addition, he will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations at La Terra Fina.

The industry veteran has established a proven track record for producing impressive results in developing strong teams, building brands and delivering sustainable growth. During his most recent post as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Pacific Natural Foods, revenue and profits for the Oregon-based company more than tripled.

“I am excited to lead in the effort to establish similar results here at La Terra Fina,” he said. “We have a quality line of all-natural refrigerated products and I look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead to expand our product offerings and add new retailers.”

Ramsey has more than two decades of experience in the Food and Beverage Industry, including his early years working in sales at E. & J. Gallo Winery. Over the years he has continued to take on senior leadership roles with respected companies such as Tropicana Products, Fresh Express Farms and River Ranch Fresh Foods.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Azusa Pacific University and he attended the Executive Program at Stanford Graduate School of Business.

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About La Terra Fina:

La Terra Fina, a division of The Claridge Group, was established 1983. The company employs more than 50 full-time workers at the state-of-the-art, 60,000-square-foot food processing facility located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

La Terra Fina, which means “the good earth,” lives up to its name. The brand features a scrumptious selection of wholesome, all-natural refrigerated quiches and dips that are rich in flavor and quality. These products are sold across the US at Costco and Specialty Grocery stores. For more information, please call (510) 404-5888 or visit www.laterrafina.com and our Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/LaTerraFina?sk=wall.

Source: La Terra Fina