Joe Zander

Originally from Germany, Zander's almost 60 years of sales management and marketing experience was marked by prowess, exceptional peer respect and trust. His ventures into the specialty foods/products industry started with Holland House Cocktail mixes, a division of National Distillers, and continued with Sandoz Nutrition and later Liberty Richter. After retiring from Liberty Richter, he continued brand/sales management consulting for companies including Finn Crisp and Modern Products.

Joe passed away June 8, 2026. His substantial, impactful knowledge, dedication and contributions to the specialty food industry were greatly appreciated and will be missed!