Rich Salotto, Capol LLC's new Eastern Region Sales Manager. Photo provided.

Capol LLC has named Rich Salotto, a confectionery industry veteran, as its new Eastern Region Sales Manager.

The confectionery glazing company says it chose Salotto because of his expertise in the industry.

“His vast experience and operations knowledge within the confectionery industry make him an excellent addition to our sales division,” says  Katherine Clark, Capol’s v.p. of sales

Having most recently worked as a business development manager for SAI Global, the largest certifying body for GFSI standards in North America, Salotto’s career encompasses stints with The Hershey Co., Nabisco/Kraft Foods, Nestle, Wilbur Chocolate, Givaudan and The Campbell Soup Co. He will support customers across the eastern United States and Canada from the company’s Harrisburg, Pa., office,

“I am delighted to be joining Capol LLC,” Salotto says, “and to help companies with glazes and anti-sticking agents on confectionery products within an industry that we have all have come to know and love!”