UK: More Than Gourmet appoints president

By: just-food.com | 8 July 2008

Gourmet stock and sauce provider More Than Gourmet has appointed Bill Finnegan as president.

Finnegan joined the company as vice president/general manager in 2005 and brings to the company a 25-year career in new business and product development, branding, marketing and strategy.

Previous employers include Oscar Mayer/Kraft Foods, Keebler, and Sandridge Food Corporation. His new role will include MTG's expanding international businesses.

"Since joining the company, Bill has made an immediate impact in expanding both our product portfolio as well as our distribution channels," said CEO Brad Sacks. "This is an exciting period of expansion for the company, and Bill's leadership and food industry insights have been an important catalyst for us."

More Than Gourmet creates products for the home gourmet and professional markets. Products are available as shelf-stable, or as frozen products for institutional customers that prefer that format. The company also develops custom sauces for individual dishes requested by its foodservice customers.

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