Caravan Ingredients is pleased to announce the promotion of Jim Wells to Director, Commercial Insights. In this role, Jim will be responsible for both the Business Development and Consumer Insight groups, coordinating commercial championing roles within innovation projects and supporting Caravan Ingredient’s Innovation portfolio. He will also continue to extend Caravan Ingredients’ category management technologies to develop strategic business building partnerships with key customers.

Kerrie Medlicott, VP Marketing for Caravan Ingredients said, “Since joining the company in May 2008, Jim has shown tremendous vision, using category management tools to create a competitive advantage in the marketplace and enhancing Caravan Ingredients’ product leadership position as his team supports new product introductions and programs.”


Before joining Caravan Ingredients, Jim had an extensive background in consumer research and business development, working for Spectra Marketing, IRI, Nabisco, Lincoln Snacks and Nestle.