date:Mar 19, 2014
BG Foods Inc. announced that Michael Sands has been promoted to the newly created position of executive vice president of Snacks.
Sands joined BG Foods in October 2013 following BG Foods acquisition of Rickland Orchards, which Sands co-founded with Jason Cohen. Rickland Orchards, whose products include Greek yogurt coated granola bars and bites, was the fourth snack-based acquisition by BG Foods since October 2012.
In addition to co-founding Rickland Orchards and serving as its chief operating