February 2004
Board Appointment For Nick

Leading branded and private label savoury snack manufacturer Red Mill Snack Foods, has appointed Nick Ripley as commercial director.

Formerly national account controller with Tilda Rice, Nick replaces James McKinney who has been promoted to deputy managing director of the Midlands based firm; a subsidiary of Continental Foods.

Nick has 20 years food sector experience, previously holding positions at Best Foods and Reckitt & Colman. He comments:

“Red Mill's formula of quality product, innovation, generous bag fill and value-for-money has resulted in it becoming one of the UK's best respected suppliers of private label and branded snacks.

“My role will be cross functional incorporating sales and marketing activity, as well as continuing to drive the company's development strategy and consolidate its position as a major supplier to the multiple, independent, pub/catering, forecourt and convenience sectors. “



Nick Ripley, new commercial director of Red Mill Snack Foods