<p><strong>Grand Junction, MI</strong><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">MBG Marketing has announced the appointment of Robert E. Hawk to CEO/President, effective August 1, 2012. He will be tasked with leading the grower cooperative to expand fresh blueberry distribution, establish new processing facilities, and develop new value-added products.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">In his 35 years of professional experience, Mr. Hawk has worked in a number of production and senior management positions at leading consumer products companies including Weaver Popcorn Company, Inc., Northland Cranberries, Inc., and Regal Ware, Inc. Mr. Hawk states, “I am very excited about MBG’s solid base that has been built since 1936 and the foresight to invest in new innovations and expanded capabilities. We will continue to focus on growing and elivering a high level of quality products and services that lead to solid customer relationships, loyal consumers, and long-term grower profitability.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Pat Goin, Chairwoman of the MBG Board of Directors, adds, “Bob’s experience in value-added new product development and plant operations are an excellent fit for our recently completed strategic plan. Customer and consumer awareness of the health benefits and the great flavor attributes of blueberries continue to spur high demand for fresh and processed blueberries. Bob has a broad range of experiences which will help him manage and lead our grower cooperative as we continue to identify and meet the needs and opportunities in this expanding category.”</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.blueberries.com/" target="_new"> MBG Marketing</a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
