Yoakum, TX – Eddy Packing Co., Inc. (“Eddy”) announced today that it has named Robert Beckwith as its new Chief Operating Officer. Headquartered in Yoakum, Texas, Eddy is a broadly diversified premier processor of beef, pork and poultry products. The company offers a complete line of fully cooked, marinated, cured, fresh and frozen meat products, such as smoked sausage, fajita meat, pulled beef/pork/chicken, ribs, pork chops/loins, chicken breast, brisket and other meat products. In addition to owning one of the largest branded meat portfolio in the region, Eddy offers private label products to major retailers and foodservice distributors.
Scott McNair, President and Chief Executive Officer, says, "Bob brings tested leadership, and understands the rigor required to grow a successful consumer packaged goods company”.
Beckwith was most recently the Vice President of Strategic Business Alliances at Schwan’s Shared Services, where he was credited with launching several successful new food lines. Prior to his work at Schwan’s, Beckwith was a founding member and the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Centennial Specialty Foods leading the national sales operation. Beckwith also held executive positions at Conagra where he was integral in the launch of the Healthy Choice brand.
“I am truly thrilled about this opportunity,” said Beckwith. “I joined Eddy to work with a passionate team that is focused on bringing high quality, value added protein solutions to market that fit the needs of customers and consumers alike”.
For more information, contact: Lindsey Morkovsky (361) 293-2361 ext.22
For more information on Eddy Packing Co., visit www.eddypacking.com
Source: Eddy Packing Co., Inc.