2009-01-10 16:03:01 -
popchips inc., the pioneering all-natural popped chip company today announced plans to launch popchips in the eastern United States. Jim Marcum, a seasoned sales executive who recently joined popchips as director of natural channel sales in the eastern U.S., will help lead this exciting new phase of the company's growth.
"We're pleased to announce that popchips is pushing
east and looking forward to making them available in the leading eastern retailers," says Keith Belling, co-founder and chief executive officer. "Since first launching in the western U.S. in 2007, we've continued to receive so many inquiries from east coast snackers looking for popchips, and are excited to now be able to share our taste-bud popping chips with more people than ever before."
Adding Marcum, who brings more than 25 years of sales and management experience in the grocery industry, was a key component of popchips' expansion strategy. Most recently, while serving as business development manager for the eastern U.S. for Kettle Foods, Marcum managed all natural distributors throughout the region, including United Natural Foods and Tree of Life, and was responsible for key accounts, including Whole Foods, the CAP group and Wegmans. Prior to joining Kettle, Marcum served as National Accounts Director and Eastern Area Sales Manager for Horizon Organic/Dean Foods.
"From the first time I tried popchips, I knew they were onto something special," says Marcum. "I couldn't be more excited to be working with such a pioneering new product line, and to helping pave the way for popchips to become a leader in the better-for-you snacking category."
Never fried (unhealthy), never baked (undelicious), popchips come in a variety of naturally delicious flavors, including original, barbeque, sea salt & vinegar and salt & pepper potato chips. popchips are currently available at leading retailers throughout the western U.S., including Whole Foods, Safeway, Costco, and in Jamba Juice and select Target locations across the country. To find a store near you, visit popchips.com and to get the latest updates on where we'll pop-up next, follow popchips on its official Facebook page .
About popchips ?
popchips are an all-natural line of popped potato chips with all the flavor and less than half the fat of fried chips. popchips, inc., was formed in 2007 to bring new flavor and innovation to the snack aisle. Thanks to the magic of popping, popchips offers a snack so tasty and crispy you won't even notice it's (we hesitate to say) healthier. For more information about the company and its products, pop over to www.popchips.com.
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