Funky Chunky Adds Rep Groups

Funky Chunky LLC, based in Edina, Minn., has added rep groups on the West Coast, in the Midwest and in New England.

Madison Lane Sales + Marketing, a specialty foods broker based in Wilsonville, Ore., will be managing all direct and distributor sales in the territories of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska and Montana. Madison Lane has more than 12 years of experience in specialty food sales and distribution.

Mid-America Marketing, based in Minneapolis, will be managing distributors, mass and grocery stores throughout the Midwest. Mid-America has been in business since 1979 and is a results-driven sales and service organization.

O’Neil & Co., which has been in business since 1991 and is based in Winchester, Mass., will be covering specialty retailers in the New England area with five representatives.

“We are excited to have these three groups on our team,” said Tore Swenson, director of sales and marketing for Funky Chunky. “Each one brings talent and expertise in their regions, and we believe them all to be the perfect fit as we continue to poise ourselves for growth.”

Funky Chunky was created in 2000 and specializes in gourmet popcorn and pretzel drizzled snacks. Funky Chunky is available at fine retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue, Balducci’s, Henri Bendel, Cost Plus World Market, Byerly’s & Lunds, Kowalski’s Market and hundreds of specialty retail shops nationally.