FiveStar Gourmet Foods adds former Chiquita exec to board

Five Star Gourmet Foods has added a former senior vice president of sales for Chiquita Brands International and Fresh Express to its board of directors.
Five Star Gourmet Foods has added a former senior vice president of sales for Chiquita Brands International and Fresh Express to its board of directors.
(Photo courtesy of FiveStar Gourmet Foods)

Chris Dugan
Chris Dugan
(Photo courtesy of FiveStar Gourmet Foods)

FiveStar Gourmet Foods, a producer of value-added salads, packaged snacks and fresh-cut items, has appointed Chris Dugan to its board of directors.

"It is an honor to join the board at FiveStar Gourmet Foods, especially considering the company’s commitment to delivering value through premier products, innovation and food safety,” Dugan said in a news release.

Dugan is the chief commercial officer at Richelieu Foods. FiveStar Gourmet Foods said Dugan brings a wealth of knowledge in sales, marketing and strategic leadership.

Dugan previously worked in sales and operations and served as senior vice president of sales for Chiquita Brands International and Fresh Express in the U.S. and Canada.

"We are thrilled to welcome Chris Dugan to our Board of Directors," Tal Shoshan, CEO of FiveStar Gourmet Foods, said in the release. "His extensive experience and innovative mindset will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and substantially grow our market share.” 

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