date:Mar 18, 2014
Michael Sands, co-founder of Rickland Orchards, has been named to the newly created post of executive vice-president of snacks for BG Foods, Inc.
Mr. Sands joined the company in October following its acquisition of Rickland Orchards, a maker of Greek yogurt-coated granola bars and bites. The deal represented BG Foods fourth snack-related transaction since October 2012.
Previously, Mr. Sands was president and chief executive officer of the Balance Bar Co., chief marketing and operations officer