Board comprising food industry veterans sets its sights on renewed growth
IRWINDALE, Calif., March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Nellson Nutraceutical, LLC ("Nellson"), a manufacturer of nutritional products including diet bars and powdered mixes, today announced the appointment of three new directors with significant experience in the food and consumer products sectors: Allan Lutz, Scott Meader and Hugh Rovit. Mr. Lutz also was named interim Chief Executive Officer of the company.
Mr. Lutz has more than 25 years of food-industry management experience. Prior to joining Nellson, he was President and Chief Operating Officer for the foodservice division of ConAgra Foods, where he had responsibility for the unit's $3.6 billion portfolio of branded and customized food products.
"Allan's appointment as a director further strengthens the Board's experience in the food industry, and his operational experience and proven leadership ability make him an excellent choice to lead the company now," said Scott Meader, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Nellson. "The demand for nutritional products continues to grow, and Allan's insight and knowledge will be extremely valuable as we strengthen and expand Nellson's market position."
"I am very pleased to be joining Nellson Nutraceuticals," said Mr. Lutz. "The company has many competitive strengths, and I am looking forward to working with the executive team and my fellow board members to grow the business."
Mr. Lutz previously had led the foodservice business for ConAgra. Prior to joining ConAgra, Mr. Lutz was president of the foodservice unit of Nestle USA. In this role, he had responsibility for the entire foodservices business including the Nestle, Carnation and Stouffers brands. Mr. Lutz began his career with The Carnation Company in Boston. He is a graduate of Stonehill College in North Easton, Massachusetts.
Mr. Meader served as president and CEO of Milnot Holding Corporation, a
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