US snack maker John B. Sanfilippo & Son (JBSS) has appointed food industry consultant Rob Sarlls to the role of vice president, strategy and business development.

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Sarlls’ previous posts include stints at Rabobank and RBC Capital Markets. He also founded  Strategic Food Capital Partners, a merchant banking firm advising private equity firms with interests in the food industry.


JBSS has create a new role at the business and Sarlls will help he company look for “new business opportunities” at home and abroad, including acquisitions, joint ventures and alliances.


“The company is at a pivotal point in its history where we are focusing more on expansion and growth, both in the US and globally,” said CEO Jeffrey Sanfilippo.

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