Stamatakos assumes the vice presidency with 14 years’ experience in Ocean Spray operations. His understanding of the dynamics involved in bringing fruit from the cooperative to global markets makes him instrumental in realising Ocean Spray’s long-term strategy.
Commenting on the appointment, CEO Randy Pappadellis said: “In his new role, Mike brings the necessary experience and insight required to govern Ocean Spray’s grower relations, ensure a long-term fruit supply and deliver the highest quality fruit ingredients to the market.”
Mike Stamatakos said: “I look forward to supporting the Ingredient Technology Group’s advances in product development, driving forward the market positioning of the cranberry worldwide, and ensuring a smooth and reliable transition from the bog to the store shelves. As demand for our innovative fruit solutions grows, I’m excited at the prospect of expanding our business, which is deeply rooted in strong relationships with our customers. Ocean Spray’s heritage and the consistent high quality the brand represents make us the supplier of choice for manufacturers looking to innovate with fruit.”
Source: Ocean Spray
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