Bard Valley Natural Delights® Announces Promotion of Team Members as Part of Ongoing Growth; Liam Slavin and Shayna Telesmanic Comment


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Tue. November 22nd, 2022 - by Peggy Packer

YUMA, AZ - Bard Valley Natural Delights® is embarking on an exciting phase of growth, supporting its evolution with award-winning offerings that appeal to current Medjool date shopping preferences, as well as a newly promoted sales team to continue guiding its expansion.

The date producer revealed that several team members have been promoted this month as the brand looks to further develop its internal team to continue meeting evolving category demands.

Bard Valley Natural Delights® recently bolstered its sales team, bringing on Alan Asbury, Mauro Santelli, Rachel Barnes, and Shayna Telesmanic

Some of these promotions include Alan Asbury, who has been promoted to Director of Sales, U.S. Retail; Mauro Santelli to Director of Sales Canada, Foodservice North; Rachel Barnes to Director of Sales, Alternative Channels; and Shayna Telesmanic to Director of International Sales, Export Markets.

Bard Valley’s recent portfolio growth includes its newest line of Truffles, which complement the provider’s award-winning Mini Medjools. These products will be on display as the company takes to the New York Produce Show this year.

Liam Slavin, Regional Business Manager, Northeast, Bard Valley Natural Delights®“The Eastern Produce Council puts on a great show focused on adding value to the brands that participate,” said Natural Delights Regional Business Manager, Northeast Liam Slavin. “We have seen great attendance from Northeast retailers and expect to have very productive conversations at this more intimate show setting.”

During the show, the company will highlight exclusive consumer insights on Medjool date shopping preferences, a press release stated.

Shayna Telesmanic, Director of International Sales, Bard Valley Natural Delights®“New York is an excellent show location for our Northeast retailers, drawing in many international customers,” commented Natural Delights Director of International Sales Shayna Telesmanic. “We are looking forward to meeting and making deeper connections with those international retail partners.”

In addition, Natural Delights’ Director of Marketing David Baxter is being recognized as one of this year’s Produce Business 40 Under 40 Class of 2022 on Wednesday, November 30.

Stick with us as we continue to report on this supplier’s growth and so much more!

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