Kahiki Foods’ President Talks New Growth Opportunities with Columbus Business First

Martin Kelly, the new president of Kahiki Foods, sees great potential for growth within the frozen Asian food category and draws inspiration from his years working in the beer industry. In a recent interview with Columbus Business First, Kelly spoke about the opportunity for Kahiki to learn from the innovation and success of craft brew brands over the last few decades. Kelly came on board at Kahiki over the summer, bringing over 30 years of experience in the food and beverage industry to his role as the company’s new president. In addition to his work with global multi-billion dollar brands such as

Martin Kelly Kahiki Foods

Martin Kelly Kahiki Foods

Martin Kelly, the new president of Kahiki Foods, sees great potential for growth within the frozen Asian food category and draws inspiration from his years working in the beer industry. In a recent interview with Columbus Business First, Kelly spoke about the opportunity for Kahiki to learn from the innovation and success of craft brew brands over the last few decades.

Kelly came on board at Kahiki over the summer, bringing over 30 years of experience in the food and beverage industry to his role as the company’s new president. In addition to his work with global multi-billion dollar brands such as Coca-Cola and Miller Beer, Kelly has held the top executive position for several specialty food and beverage companies, including Magic Hat Brewing Company and Boylan Bottling Company.

Read more about Kelly’s background and his vision for the company in this article from Columbus Business First, or you can view the full press release at Frozen Foods Biz.

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