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Sun-Maid® Welcomes Steve Loftus as President and Chief Operating Officer
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Sun-Maid Growers of California has appointed Steve Loftus as President and Chief Operating Officer. Loftus, a seasoned professional with 15 years in the food industry, will oversee all operational areas, enhancing the company's growth strategy. Previously, he held significant roles at TreeHouse Foods and Kraft Heinz, leading units with revenues around $1 billion. This leadership transition comes after a robust sales year and amid ongoing integration of Plum PBC, marking an important step in Sun-Maid's evolution.
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Steve Loftus appointed as President and COO, expected to drive operational efficiencies.
Loftus has a strong track record in the food industry, specifically at TreeHouse Foods and Kraft Heinz.
The company reported a strong sales performance prior to Loftus's appointment.
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Loftus brings strong industry experience to the new role, will focus on accelerating execution of the company’s strategy and driving efficiencies for growth
FRESNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Sun-Maid Growers of California is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Loftus as President and Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Harry Overly, Executive Chairman of the Board. In this newly created role, all functional areas within Sun-Maid will report directly to Loftus as he will be accountable to the daily operations of the business. A 15-year industry veteran, Loftus is recognized for his ability to build and align cross functional partners around common objectives, delivering short and long term financial and strategic growth goals.
Sun-Maid announces Steve Loftus as President and Chief Operating Officer. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Steve is an exceptional and proven leader in the food industry, and we’re looking forward to the contributions he will bring to the team as President and COO,” said Harry Overly, Executive Chairman of the Board. “Steve’s strong track record of results and expertise will be a key driver in building our success as we continue to grow, transforming the iconic Sun-Maid brand to be even more relevant to today’s shoppers.”
Loftus is a multi-functional leader who has held various leadership roles at TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) and Kraft Heinz (NYSE: KHC) in Finance and General Management. Most recently, he served as the Vice President, General Manager of the Condiments Business Unit at TreeHouse Foods, where he led the unit with approximately one billion in revenues across twelve product categories and five production facilities. Prior to his General Manager role, Loftus was the Head of Customer Finance at TreeHouse Foods, where he was responsible for all product and customer pricing strategies, as well as the company’s AOP planning processes.
The announcement comes following a strong sales year for the company. In addition to delivering these positive results, Sun-Maid also continues with the integration of Plum PBC, Sun-Maid’s first ever acquisition. In his new role, Loftus will lead the Sun-Maid business as it continues to transform, achieve strong sales, and improve upon all operating metrics.
“I’ve always admired Sun-Maid, and I’m excited to officially join the team as President and Chief Operating Officer to help take the brand to the next level,” added Loftus. “In the new role, I plan to continue accelerating Sun-Maid’s transformation into a consumer and market-focused organization, while executing daily operations that contribute to the company’s growth strategies.”
Loftus will replace Braden Bender, who has been serving as Sun-Maid’s Interim-President since September 2022, and is returning to his role as Chief Financial Officer.
About Sun-Maid Growers of California
Founded in 1912, Sun-Maid Growers of California is a farmer's cooperative of 600 grower families with vineyards in California'sCentral Valley. From childhood to adulthood and generation to generation, Sun-Maid's innovative snacks continue to feed imaginations one little red box at a time--because when imagination is used for good, there's nothing more delicious! And while some things change, our real, minimally processed and consistently good ingredients haven't. Always starting with a whole fruit you can see and taste, Sun-Maid continues to offer a trusted go-to snack that's simple, healthy and versatile--imagine that! For more information about Sun-Maid visit www.sunmaid.com and follow the brand on social media including TikTok, Instagram and Twitter.
