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Judith Mondello joins T. Marzetti executive leadership team

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BY: Annie Hollon

Annie Hollon

WESTERVILLE, OH — T. Marzetti Co., manufacturer of specialty food products including New York Bakery garlic breads, announced the addition of Judith Mondello as chief research, development and quality (RDQ) officer.

“Judi brings a wealth of technical knowledge and deep experience leading R&D, quality and regulatory teams,” said Dave Ciesinski, president and CEO of Lancaster Colony Corp., T. Marzetti’s parent company. “She shares our company’s commitment to quality and innovation, and we are thrilled to have a leader of her caliber leading our best-in-class culinary and product development team.”

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Mondello brings more than 25 years of food and beverage experience to the role, most recently serving as senior VP of R&D for The Campell Co.’s meals and beverages division. Spending 16 years in R&D leadership positions at The J.M. Smucker Co., she has a rich history at baking companies including Sara Lee, McKee Foods and Continental Baking Co.

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She succeeds Dr. Steve Hill, who has led this part of the company for eight years and is set to retire later this year. The pair will work together over the next few months as Hill shifts to an advisory role at the company.

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“Steve built our RDQ team into the award-winning organization it is today and raised the bar for the way we approach product innovation, flavor delivery, food safety and quality standards,” Ciesinski said. “We wish him all the best in his next chapter.”

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