Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
Jim Kennelly is an experienced sales professional in the food service industry, currently serving as the West Coast Territory Manager at Kabobs, Inc. since August 2022. Prior to this role, Jim held the position of Business Development Manager at Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. from May 2019, and has also served as National Broker Manager at The Avalon Group, where responsibilities included representing top-selling plant-based and organic food brands. Jim's background features significant experience with organizations such as Bindi, Acosta Sales & Marketing, Dennis-Biernat & Associates, Boden Food Sales, and Sysco Los Angeles, focusing on key accounts, sales development, and management in various capacities. Academically, Jim holds a Liberal Arts Degree in Philosophy from St. John's College in Camarillo, California.
Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
We are a company with over 100 years of history and a proud Japanese heritage (Wismettac group holding company is listed in the Tokyo Stock Exchange). We are committed to sharing with the world the tastes and benefits of the Asian cuisine through a complete portfolio that excites our customers. We are proud to offer Shirakiku, our main brand, which became popular in many Asian restaurants and households in the North America and is now recognized as a brand of choice throughout the US and the rest of the world. Some important numbers for North America: • $1B in sales, with strong presence in Foodservice and Retail • 22 locations • Over 900 employees • Over 7,000 items Learn more at wismettacusa.com