Detroit, MI September 5, 2017 -- John Latella, prior CEO of Garden Fresh Salsa Company of Ferndale, MI, has joined McClure’s Pickles in Detroit as their President. Mr. Latella, an accomplished leadership executive with a law background and an MS in Finance, helped grow Garden Fresh Salsa to a $110MM year revenue brand which recently sold to Campbell’s Fresh division in 2015. His background in food operations, leadership, legal, finance, family business, and track record for successful growth in gourmet food are the qualities founders Bob and Joe McClure sought when seeking candidates for this position. His role will be focused on growing McClure’s to meet its objectives in becoming a world-class producer of premium quality food and beverage items.
Utilizing Harvey Hohauser executive search firm of Troy Michigan, which has extensive focus in family run businesses, owners Bob and Joe McClure are excited to embark upon this next stage of growth for their company.
“After an extensive search, we are excited to begin this next chapter and work with John. His background and strength in building exceptional teams, personality and experience in F&B are just a few of the many attributes he brings to the table and we’re happy to have him onboard.” Bob and Joe McClure stated.
“Joe and Bob McClure have a done an amazing job creating and growing one of Detroit’s newest iconic food brands. The culture and success they have created is a perfect fit for me following the sale of Garden Fresh. I am thrilled to join their leadership team and bring my experience and know-how, as McClure’s continues its assent to becoming the “premier” producer of pickles and snacks worldwide.” – John J. Latella
Founded in 2006 by brothers Bob & Joe McClure, McClure’s Pickles is a family owned and operated company in Detroit, MI currently selling high-quality, all-natural pickles, mixers and premium salty snacks to over 4000 national and independent retailers across the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand.