ROCHESTER, MN - After only a year with fresh-cut produce snack manufacturer Reichel Foods, Kathy Puckett has been promoted to Vice President of Sales and Business Development.

Puckett joined the Reichel Foods team in February 2023 as a National Sales Manager to manage and expand its national sales opportunities. According to a release, over the past year, she has demonstrated outstanding leadership on both its sales and innovation teams with her extensive knowledge of the fresh produce and prepared deli industry.

As Vice President of Sales and Business Development, Puckett will continue to focus on assisting retailers and expanding Reichel’s customer base in all industry channels, including grocery, convenience, distributors, vending, airline, and private brands.

“Kathy has been a key part of our success over the past year, and we are thrilled to promote her to this important leadership position at Reichel Foods,” said Craig Reichel, Chief Executive Officer. “We are confident that Kathy will be an asset in the years to come that will allow us to provide our customers with the high-quality products and services they deserve while enabling us to achieve our goals for growth as a company.”

Reichel Foods has been producing produce snacks since 1997 and is the company behind the Dippin’ Stix, PRO2snax, and PRO2snax Max brands.

Cheers to Kathy Puckett on this promotion!