IN THE NEWS
Galaxy Nutritional Foods Continues Growth with Addition of Executive VP of Sales and Marketing
Following announcements of a new President and acquisition of a natural and organic personal care products brand, Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc. is continuing its growth with the addition of Jerry Schwartz as its Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Schwartz has more than 30 years of experience in the natural and organic industry.
“I’m thrilled that Jerry has joined the team at Galaxy,” said Rick Antonelli, CEO and President of Galaxy Nutritional Foods. “Jerry and I have worked together in the past and have become great friends. I know he’ll bring unique ideas and a fresh perspective for expansion to the Galaxy team.”
Schwartz is a veteran of the natural products industry. For 13 years, he served as Vice President of Natural Foods for Natural Specialty Sales, a division of Acosta Sales & Marketing. During his career, Schwartz has worked in all aspects of the business from distribution and manufacturing to brokerage.
“I’m happy to join Galaxy at such an integral time,” said Schwartz. “Galaxy’s Veggie is the No. 1 brand in the cheese alternative category, and our goal is to continue to grow in that area. However, plans are also well under way to acquire multiple companies and brands, in a variety of categories, to manage under the Galaxy umbrella. I look forward to being a part of it all.”
In his new role, Schwartz will oversee sales and marketing for all of Galaxy’s brands, including Veggie, Rice, Veggy, Vegan, Rice Vegan, Wholesome Valley Organic, and the recently-acquired BeeCeuticals Organics, a personal care products brand that includes hair, body and facial care products, which meet both Fair Trade and Organic certifications.
“Jerry’s industry expertise gives him the experience necessary to help lead Galaxy through growth and expansion in the future,” Antonelli further explained.
About Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc
Galaxy Nutritional Foods’ commitment to providing smart food choices for health-conscious consumers spans more than 25 years. Specializing in great tasting, plant-based cheese alternatives and organic food products, Galaxy uses high-quality, natural and organic ingredients. Its pioneering cheese alternative brands fulfill people’s desire for cheese without trans fat, cholesterol or lactose. Galaxy Nutritional Foods’ Veggie® brand is the No. 1 soy-based cheese alternative in grocery stores nationwide and is primarily found in the produce department. Galaxy’s other popular cheese alternative brands, available in natural foods stores nationwide, include soy-free Rice®, soy-based Veggy®, dairy-free Vegan®, and dairy- and soy-free Rice Vegan®. Visit www.GalaxyFoods.com to learn more.