Most recently, the hire served as SVP and general manager in the accelerator division of Mars Snacking and was a key member of the division’s integration team.
In his position, he will be responsible for operations, including production, technology, supply chain management, quality, raw material, health, safety, and environmental protection, as well as sustainability.
Mel Cohen joins the Fortifi board after leading Provisur through a period of growth powered by new product development, global expansion, and targeted acquisitions.
The sixth-generation pretzel maker talks about his family history, the company’s savory innovations, and what he’s learned (and passed on) about the snack business.