DETROIT — Better Made Snack Foods vice president Phil Gusmano was recently elected to serve as the Chairman of SNAC International, formerly known as the Snack Food Association.
As chairman of SNAC, Gusmano’s goals are to work with the staff to develop direction on current issues that face the industry in the legislative arena, help to develop programs that bring value to members of the group, and to grow membership. Gusmano has worked at Better Made for 29 years and has been a member of the association for more than 23 years.
SNAC began as The Potato Chip Institute in Cleveland in 1937 and advocates for its members on legislative issues, educates the membership and puts on conferences. Better Made has been a part of the group almost since its inception.
“It is a great honor being asked to be the chairman of the association,” Gusmano said. “I look forward to working with the SNAC team in addressing current issues that challenge our industry.”
Founded in 1937, SNAC International (formerly Snack Food Association) is the leading international trade association for the snack industry representing over 400 companies worldwide, including suppliers, marketers and manufacturers. Upon its three pillars of education, advocacy, and networking, SNAC is committed to connecting the snack industry to create growth and opportunity.
Founded in 1930 in Detroit as Cross and Peters, and now in its 94th year, Better Made continues to develop and provide a wide variety of high-quality award-winning snack foods, including assorted original and flavored potato chips, and potato sticks, gourmet popcorn, pretzels, tortilla chips, pork rinds, and more. The family-owned company uses locally grown potatoes and the finest oils. For more information, please visit www.bettermade.com. You may also follow Better Made on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Michigan Made – Better Made, now featured all around Michigan in your favorite food outlets.
