Blount Fine Foods named Todd W. Brown as vice president, food safety & quality
February 13, 2013
Blount Fine Foods, a manufacturer of hand-crafted artisan soups and gourmet dips, sauces, salads and spreads, announced the appointment of Todd W. Brown as vice president, food safety & quality.
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