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Customer commitment
On a more personal note , Andrea tells us more about her own career journey and what led her to join the company . “ It is incredible that my internship with Sugar Foods many years ago has paved the way for growth opportunities within the company . When I first joined , we were about a quarter of the size we are today . Initially , there wasn ’ t a clearly defined role for me , but rather an opportunity to dive in and see where my contributions could be valuable . Starting in a marketing and sales position within the foodservice business , I eventually transitioned into a role focused on operations
Put simply , our vision is to focus on relentlessly improving our operations , which will organically bring about further growth
and integration as Sugar Foods expanded its capabilities , notably with the addition of a new frying facility to our network . Over time , I held various commercial leadership positions , supporting strategy and execution across sales channels , product categories , marketing , pricing , R & D , and more . I believe my journey exemplifies Sugar Foods ’ dedication to taking chances and fostering curiosity . Above all , it underscores our philosophy of hiring individuals rather than simply filling positions . We actively encourage our employees to explore different avenues and learn , which has not only contributed to my
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