BLANDON, Penn. – Giorgio Fresh Company is pleased to announce and welcome Bryan Shelton as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Shelton will be responsible for sales team leadership, marketing and business strategy.
Shelton is a well-known CPG industry leader, bringing over 20 years of experience to the packaged food arena, leading sales teams at Kellogg and Pinnacle Foods and Del Monte Foods, Inc.
Most recently, Shelton held a leadership role at Del Monte Foods, Inc., where he was responsible for the sales organization in the west, overseeing sales strategy development and execution and leading innovation of new categories. Shelton has a proven record of facilitating long term business goals with both customers and industry luminaries.
“Bryan is highly experienced, forward and strategic thinking; we are fortunate to have him lead our sales and marketing efforts in the future,” states Joe Caldwell, President of Giorgio Fresh. “His track record of building high-performing sales teams coupled with his extensive experience in packaged foods will be advantageous to Giorgio as we continue to prioritize innovation. We are pleased to welcome Bryan to our team.”
Assisting with the transition into this leadership position, current Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Greg Sagan, will be working together with Shelton. “Greg’s leadership, dedication and expertise have been momentous in our company’s success,” notes Caldwell. “As Greg transitions toward retirement, we look forward to Bryan’s new approaches to leading the Giorgio Fresh sales team.”
About Giorgio Fresh:
Since 1928, Giorgio Fresh, the premier grower, packer and shipper of mushrooms has enjoyed a long-standing reputation for providing the worldwide retail and food service industry with the finest quality mushrooms. A family-owned business with a family tradition of excellence, the Giorgio brand has come to stand for quality and integrity nationally. For more information, visit Giorgio online at www.giorgiofresh.com or call 1-800-330-5711 for sales assistance.
