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J&J Snack Foods Corp. is adding a new CFO with more than 15 years of experience in finance and operations in the food and agriculture space.

The Mount Laurel-based snack maker announced the appointment of Shawn Munsell in a Nov. 21 press release. According to the company, Munsell begins Dec. 2. He succeeds retiring Chief Financial Officer Ken Plunk.

Prior to joining J&J Snack Foods, Munsell served as CFO at Calavo Growers, an international consumer goods and farm products company in California.

Before that, Munsell worked at Tyson Foods – a tenure that included acting as senior vice president of finance and accounting for the company’s $14 billion poultry division. Munsell began his career at CF Industries, a manufacturer and distributor of agricultural fertilizers.

In a statement J&J Snack Foods Chairman, President and CEO Dan Fachner said the company is pleased to welcome Munsell to the team.

“He is an accomplished executive who has a wealth of leadership experience in corporate finance and strategy along with a deep understanding of the consumer and food ecosystem. The Board of Directors and I are confident Shawn’s unique blend of financial rigor and operational expertise will enable us to further advance our key strategic initiatives, including our ongoing commitment to sustained profitable growth, operational excellence and the enhancement of shareholder value,” he said.

‘Well-positioned for sustainable growth’

Commenting on his new role, Munsell said, “J & J Snack Foods is a remarkable company with a strong leadership position in the expanding snack food market. I’m thrilled to join a company so well-positioned for sustainable growth, backed by an extensive product lineup, a broad sales network, and a focus on innovation.”

He went on to say he looks forward to working with Fachner, the board of directors and the rest of the team “to leverage the significant growth opportunities ahead and deliver additional value to our clients, partners and shareholders.”

Founded in 1971, J&J Snack Foods is a considered a leader and innovator in the snack food and frozen beverage industry.

Its family of brands includes Dippin’ Dots beaded ice cream, Super Pretzel soft pretzels, Luigi’s Real Italian Ice as well as Icee and Slush Puppie frozen beverages. J&J Snack Foods also owns Minute Maid frozen ices, Whole Fruit frozen fruit bars, Dogsters ice cream-style treats for dogs, Hola! churros and Thinsters cookies.