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Industry News J&J Steps It Up J&J Snack Foods appointed Robyn Shreiber as vice president of national accounts. In this position, she will work closely with the sales and marketing teams to drive sales growth across all foodservice channels of distribution within the Pennsauken, N.J.-based company. Shreiber holds more than 25 years of experience in the food industry, with 17 of those years spent with Robyn Shreiber J&J Snack Foods. “Robyn has demonstrated the ability to drive strong sales growth with large foodservice customers,” says Vince Melchiorre, executive vice president. “Her management experience, her ability to partner with customers and her passion to win are impressive. We are delighted to have her join our team as we plan our continued sales growth.” tna Taps Meijia To Head Marketing Efforts tna North America, the Coppell, Texas-based supplier of integrated packaging and processing solutions, has chosen Maria Mejia as the new Americas marketing coordinator. In her new roll, she is responsible for the management and coordination of all marketing and communication programs and initiatives across North, Central and Latin America. In addition, Juan Manuel Montero has become sales manager for Mexico and Central America, responsible for all sales within these regions. Shick Chooses Canadian Rep Kansas City, Mo.-based Shick USA named Franz Streiter, president of Process in Motion, as its new exclusive representative in the Canadian region. In this position, Streiter will be responsible for managing and optimizing relationships within existing and potential key accounts and overseeing sales efforts for the entire Canadian region. Anthony Degnan Passes Away Anthony Andrew Degnan, former vice president of sales for Archer Daniels Midland Milling Co., passed away on October 13 in his Overland Park, Kan., home. He was 66. Degnan was born in Worcester, Mass., and is the son of the late Thomas J. and Anne E. (Athy) Degnan. A graduate from Loyola University in Chicago, Degnan was a consummate salesman just like his father, according to his family. He knew his products, his customers and his territory. Degnan retired from ADM in 2005 after 40 years in the milling industry. ‘Tony was a loving husband; father, brother, uncle, mentor, coach and friend to many,” says his brother, Gerry Degnan, president of The Manildra Group USA, Shawnee Mission, Kan. “Tony was loved as a true man for others.” He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Joyce (McSherry) Degnan; three sons: Andy, Sean and Brady Degnan; daughter, Jamie Rifﬂe; two brothers: Thomas J. Degnan and Gerard A. Degnan; two sisters: Margaret Anne Feeney and Mary Ellen Lenehan; and ﬁve grandchildren. His brother, Stephen, died in 1972. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 6300 North Ridge Road, Chicago, IL 60660, or at www.misericordia.org. www.snackandbakery.com NOVEMBER 2008 - Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery SFWB1008CSBR.indd 1 23 9/22/08 3:52:36 PM http://www.csb-system.com http://www.csb-system.com http://www.misericordia.org http://www.snackandbakery.com

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Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery - November 2008 Contents Editor’s Note Cover Story: The Comeback King Royal Treatment Let Freedom Ring New Products The Heat is On Engineering Management Going in New Directions Warm Up with Cold Treats The Final Word

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