Global Gardens Group Appoints VP Business Development USA
28 Septembre 2016 - 3:00PM
GLOBAL GARDENS GROUP INC. (THE “COMPANY”)
(CSE:VGM) is pleased to announce the hiring of Frank P. Hood as VP
U.S. Business Development. In this role Mr. Hood will be
responsible for leading the company’s selling efforts as it
launches its award winning brand Veggemo in the U.S. market.
Following the completion of his Bachelor’s Degree, Economics at
Harvard, Frank started his career at Procter and Gamble in a
variety of Sales and Marketing assignments. Mr. Hood then
enhanced his experience at Tropicana/Pepsi where his focus was on
creating product and category strategies for major retail customers
and developing brand licensing initiatives. Most
recently, Frank worked at privately-held Beverage Holdings (owners
of several brands including Sunny Delight, Fruit20, Veryfine) where
he led the Wholesale Club channel as member of the Sales leadership
team as well as leading the Sunny Delight business in Canada.
“I am excited to join the Global Gardens team, where they have
developed an innovative, healthy and sustainable brand. I
look forward to working with U.S. retailers to bring Veggemo to
their shoppers and to grow the category,” added Mr. Hood.
“We are thrilled to have Frank join the Global
Gardens team,” stated Rob Harrison, President & CEO. Mr.
Harrison continued, “Frank’s compelling background and history of
delivering results through the customer is a tremendous asset for
the company as we launch Veggemo in the large U.S. market.”
About Veggemo
The Veggemo product line is the first and only
non-dairy beverage to originate from vegetables and is Global
Garden Group’s (VGM) showcase product for the dairy-free industry.
Veggemo is available in 3 variants: Original, Unsweetened and
Vanilla flavors. The Dairy-free industry continues to witness
dynamic growth led by the development of plant-based food and
beverages.
Veggemo has received a multitude of awards and accolades from
the health & wellness community. This includes:
- Being selected as one of the ten most innovative new products
from 300 entrants at the 2015 Canada Grocery Innovation Show.
- One of three finalist brands from over 500 nominations for
“Best New Beverage” for a coveted NEXTY Award at Natural Products
Expo West in Anaheim which represents the largest health &
wellness food & beverage show in North America with over 77,000
attendees.
- Winner of “Best New Vegan Product” by VegNews Magazine at the
same Expo West trade show.
About Global Gardens Group
Global Gardens Group is comprised of a highly
experienced management team and board that have provided senior
leadership to many consumer brands including: Neilson Dairy, Ben
& Jerry’s and Haagen Dazs Ice Cream, Gillette, P&G, Cadbury
Schweppes, Sunkist, Dole, Primo Pasta and Lululemon.
For further information, please contact:
Rob Harrison
President & CEO
Global Gardens Group Inc.
T: 604.351.7609
E: rob@globalgardensgroup.com
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