Sunripe Certified Brands selects new VP of retail and foodservice sales development

Suzanne D’Annunzio has over 20 years of food industry experience.
Suzanne D’Annunzio has over 20 years of food industry experience.
(Photo courtesy Sunripe Certified Brands)

Sunripe Certified Brands named Suzanne D’Annunzio as its new vice president of retail and foodservice sales development.

D’Annunzio has over 20 years of food industry experience, including a recent eight-year stint with Ready Pac/Bonduelle Fresh Americas, where she provided plant-rich value-added products offering a healthy solution to convenience-seeking consumers, according to a news release. Sunripe Certified Brands said her focus on quality and freshness aligns perfectly with the company’s core values, making her an ideal fit.

"I am very excited to join the team and look forward to bolstering the company's fundamental values in doing the right thing, exceeding expectations, and providing exemplary products," D’Annunzio said in the release. "Sunripe Certified embodies my own beliefs, and I am happy to be part of a family whose mission has remained steadfast for nearly 100 years."

D’Annunzio now will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies to drive growth and productivity for the Palmetto, Fla.-based company’s retail and foodservice businesses, according to the release.

"We are thrilled to welcome Suzanne to the Sunripe Certified family," CEO Jon Esformes said in the release. "Her impressive track record of success and dedication to excellence makes her the perfect addition to our team. We are confident that she will play a key role in driving our growth and success in the years to come."

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