Kedem Food Products announces that Matt Kobzeff is joining its senior management team

BAYONNE, N.J., April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kedem Food Products (Kedem), a division of Royal Wine Corporation, one of America's leading kosher food producers / importers and distributors with more than 40 of the leading kosher brands including gluten-free and all-natural products under its management is pleased to announce that Matt Kobzeff is joining our sales team in the newly created position of Vice President – West Coast Sales.

Matt Kobzeff has nearly 20 years' experience in the food industry ranging from the specialty food distribution side of the industry to specialty food brokerage. Along the way Matt has developed contacts and relationships throughout all channels of the distribution chain. Matt began his career with A-1 International Foods and more recently was a partner in a California based food brokerage company, Pri-Mark Sales & Marketing. Over the past decade, Matt, as a food broker, managed and grew the Kedem Foods Products business in the western United States.

"We are very excited that Matt has joined us as a full-fledged member of our team," said Harold Weiss, Vice President – National Sales Manager of Kedem. "As our food operation continues to grow, in areas where we have been the market leader in such items as Kedem Grape Juice as well as Gefen, Kedem, Absolutely and Yehuda products, we know that Matt, with his creativity, energy and organization, will be the perfect complement to continue and expand upon these leadership roles. Matt will work with our existing national team in sales, marketing and distribution initiatives focusing his extensive efforts in California, Arizona, Washington, Nevada and Oregon. With the depth of product, retailer and distributor knowledge and experience that Matt brings to Kedem and his enthusiasm and vision, I am confident of his success and his ability to continue to expand upon our innovative style and the growth of the Kedem family of brands."   

About Kedem Food Products

Since 1948, Kedem Food Products is a family owned and operated company with a tradition of producing highly regarded foods and juices including the world famous Kedem Grape Juices. Kedem also distributes nearly 2,000 food items under over 40 different brands to consumers in all 50 states and internationally with a focus on specialty items such as Kosher, all natural and gluten free. For more information, please visit www.royalwine.com or email us at [email protected] .

SOURCE Kedem Food Products