LEATHAMS APPOINTS MARKETING EXECUTIVE TO MANAGE SUNBLUSH GROWTH

Leathams, the food innovation specialist, has appointed Marketing Executive Ryan Bartley to promote its SunBlush® brand. Ryan brings a wealth of experience to Leathams’ communication team, having held marketing positions at Haymarket Media Group and information management firm OASIS Group. Within his new position, Ryan will be responsible for promoting the SunBlush® brand to consumers, food service customers and major retail clients including Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer. Commenting on his appointment, Ryan said: “It’s a great time to be joining Leathams and, in particular, the SunBlush brand. The products are fantastic and the brand has experienced significant growth over the past 18 months. “The role of Marketing Executive offers a lot of variety. SunBlush is used across all of Leathams’ divisions, from retail to food service, and it continues to evolve with new products and ways to market. I’m looking forward to being part of this development and helping to promote our progress to our customers and clients.” Ryan will also be working on the branding and communications for Leathams’ retail brand Merchant Gourmet®, focussing on digital, online and social media channels. Head of Marketing and Product Development , Colin Hopkins said: “The SunBlush range has proven extremely popular with our customers and, as a result, we have had to recruit a member of the team to focus solely on this area of the business. “Last year, we recorded a 30 per cent growth for the SunBlush brand and Ryan’s skills in marketing and social media will only help our brand development even further.” Ends. 9th September 2010 Issued on behalf of Leathams by Public. For further information please contact Rebecca Mann (01302 730 303 or 07743417093) and Kirsten Howells (01302 730303). Notes to Editors: About Leathams • Leathams have been in business for over 25 years, bringing innovative new products to the food Service, Manufacturing and Retail sectors. http://www.leathams.com/