David Eberwein Email & Phone Number

Greater Philadelphia Area

Plant based, whole earth natural foods manufacturing and processing

Hershey, Pa

A firm specializing in all natural, organic food and brand creation, development, management and sell in.Founder and Owner Hershey, PA• Generated $73 million in annual sales volume• Created and launched over 100 new food products and concepts.• Winner 2016 Sysco Innovation Platform with 72 OPCO national launch• US Foods SCOOP 2017 national launch of innovative new product• Averaged 28% sales growth (6% over budget) and 23% profit improvement.• Created and sold in new… Show more A firm specializing in all natural, organic food and brand creation, development, management and sell in.Founder and Owner Hershey, PA• Generated $73 million in annual sales volume• Created and launched over 100 new food products and concepts.• Winner 2016 Sysco Innovation Platform with 72 OPCO national launch• US Foods SCOOP 2017 national launch of innovative new product• Averaged 28% sales growth (6% over budget) and 23% profit improvement.• Created and sold in new frozen, grocery and deli products and concepts to Costco Corporate as well as Costco regions including Los Angeles, San Diego, Issaquah, Northern California (Livermore), Plano Texas, Midwest (Oakbrook IL), Northeast (Sterling) and Southeast (Duluth GA).• Created new frozen product line then achieved 2184 store national distribution into Wal Mart.• Created, developed and sold in product lines and concepts to Restaurant Depot, Sysco, Kroger, Food Lion, Save a Lot, Aldi, Safeway, Publix, Wegmans, Albertsons, HEB, Giant Eagle, Hy-Vee and others.• Worked directly with manufacturers to expand distribution of existing and or new products lines.• Directed and managed the creation and design of new product lines and packaging.• Negotiated national broker agreements with Acosta, Daymon, Sunbelt and PLM.• Initiated, managed and directed account activity and relationships with national supermarket chain, club, mass merchant, foodservice and co-pack accounts.• Researched, interviewed, hired and managed national sales and broker networks.• Personally managed and maintained direct vendor (no broker) account relationships with key account.• Managed and directed branded and private label efforts.• Set up and managed national product rollouts.• Managed and attended key national trade show efforts-FMI, IDDBA, PMA, PLMA, Fancy Food Show, RCA. Show less

Kennett Square, Pa

Founded Value Added Division for top 3 Mushroom Farm & Processor• Reinvented the mushroom category with new convenient easy to enjoy mushroom products ranging from shelf stable all-natural snacking to frozen appetizers and entrees• Developed product concepts, formulations and processes• Directed manufacturing of all products• Developed in house processing as well as identification and management of contract manufacturing partners• Identified and selected creative partners… Show more Founded Value Added Division for top 3 Mushroom Farm & Processor• Reinvented the mushroom category with new convenient easy to enjoy mushroom products ranging from shelf stable all-natural snacking to frozen appetizers and entrees• Developed product concepts, formulations and processes• Directed manufacturing of all products• Developed in house processing as well as identification and management of contract manufacturing partners• Identified and selected creative partners including branding, art & design, package labeling/ compliance, advertising• Directed initial set up then identified and selected partners including Public Relations, Social Media, Amazon Digital Marketing, Consumer Web Sites and Consumer Data Agencies• Launched and exhibited product lines to the trade at national trade shows including Expo East, Expo West, Fancy Food Show NYC, Fancy Food Show San Francisco, PMA, NACS, Sweets and Snacks Chicago.• Represented the company and products to the media as the lead for all interviews• Led sales efforts into Walmart, Costco, Sysco, US Foods and all food development projects• Authored numerous patents and trademarks• Sysco Innovation Platform Finalist/ Sysco Corporate Houston Texas• US Foods SCOOP Innovation Finalist/ US Foods Corporate Rosemont Illinoiswww.itsamushroom.comwww.portabela.com Show less

Leesburg, Virginia, United States

A startup all natural branded pizza and appetizer manufacturer and marketer.Founder and Owner Leesburg, Virginia• Manufactured all natural frozen specialty pizzas for Costco, Wal Mart, Sam’s Club, Harris Teeter and Meijer with annual sales revenue of $38 million.• Created and launched PDQ program with Wal Mart resulting in a multimillion dollar 45 truckload opening order.• Developed 3 pack Greek specialty pizza product and program for the Costco Northeast (Sterling VA), Midwest… Show more A startup all natural branded pizza and appetizer manufacturer and marketer.Founder and Owner Leesburg, Virginia• Manufactured all natural frozen specialty pizzas for Costco, Wal Mart, Sam’s Club, Harris Teeter and Meijer with annual sales revenue of $38 million.• Created and launched PDQ program with Wal Mart resulting in a multimillion dollar 45 truckload opening order.• Developed 3 pack Greek specialty pizza product and program for the Costco Northeast (Sterling VA), Midwest (Oakbrook IL) and Southeast Duluth GA) divisions. Achieved $750 per store per weekend day sales volume.• Directly responsible for all sales and marketing activities on a national level with key accounts.• Managed broker/ distributor network to support national sales distribution.• Exceeded volume and profit plan in three consecutive years achieving record volume growth of +30% per year and +17%.• Directed product line expansions and new product development including 35 new specialty varieties.• Managed the development of all packaging and product introductions.• Managed the development of consumer oriented company website generating over 40,000 hits monthly.• Directed and opened a new manufacturing facility. Selected site, sourced equipment, gained USDA approval. Developed HACCP plan and SSOP Show less

Clayton, Ohio, United States

Leading all natural branded and private label food manufacturer and marketer.Vice President Sales and Marketing, Dayton, OH• Joined company as a start up with one private label account (Super Foods).• Created and developed extensive Purity brand product line.• Achieved national distribution exceeding 10,000 stores.• Executed sales plan resulting in company’s ranking of #224 on the INC. magazine’s Top 500 America’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies.• Awarded… Show more Leading all natural branded and private label food manufacturer and marketer.Vice President Sales and Marketing, Dayton, OH• Joined company as a start up with one private label account (Super Foods).• Created and developed extensive Purity brand product line.• Achieved national distribution exceeding 10,000 stores.• Executed sales plan resulting in company’s ranking of #224 on the INC. magazine’s Top 500 America’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies.• Awarded “Employee of the Year” three consecutive years.• Awarded partnership/ownership in the company• Responsible for all sales and marketing activities on national and international levels with key accounts such as Costco, Wal-Mart, Safeway, Kroger, K-Mart, and SuperValu.• Directly managed private label and branded sales in excess of $40 million through the growth and maintenance of 35 chain accounts.• Developed, interviewed, and managed broker/ distributor network to support national sales distribution.• Directed product line expansions specific to customers’ needs that generated increased sales of $7.5 million.• Managed the development of all packaging and product introductions.• Established sales and marketing budgets with profit responsibilities. Show less

Sidney, Ohio, United States

Italian frozen food manufacturer and DSD distributorNational Sales Manager, Sidney, OH• Hired as commission only sales rep, promoted to National Sales Manager.• Responsible for the hiring and training of all Region Managers.• Instrumental in the establishment of a national broker network.• Created and directed a new national branded program resulting in sales in excess of $25 million.• Managed branded and private label sales of $68 million within 75 accounts including… Show more Italian frozen food manufacturer and DSD distributorNational Sales Manager, Sidney, OH• Hired as commission only sales rep, promoted to National Sales Manager.• Responsible for the hiring and training of all Region Managers.• Instrumental in the establishment of a national broker network.• Created and directed a new national branded program resulting in sales in excess of $25 million.• Managed branded and private label sales of $68 million within 75 accounts including Safeway, Aldi, Food Lion, Sam’s Club and many other national customers.• Conducted training programs for division managers.• Responsible for sales budget/ profitability development and achievement.• Acquired by ConAgra at $100 million sales level. Show less