Vista, California (August 16, 2016) — B&D Nutritional Ingredients (B&D), a privately held U.S. leader in the distribution of specialty ingredient technology solutions with more than 23 years of experience and continual growth, today announced Chelsea Drinco as the company’s new Southern California regional sales manager. Chelsea earned her Bachelors of Science degree in foods, nutrition, and wellness studies from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Before joining B&D, Chelsea worked as an account manager at Ingredient Identity and as a business development assistant at Fresh Healthy Vending.
“Chelsea’s background of technical marketing, account management, and a strong knowledge of the nutritional industry provides an excellent understanding of our customer needs,” comments Bill Van Dyke, president of B&D Nutritional Ingredients. “Chelsea will be a great asset to the company and our customers. Her knowledge and understanding of the regulatory landscape from her previous experience will give her an added dimension to sales. She will be initially responsible for driving B&D’s Southern California and Arizona sales strategies and managing key customer accounts. We envision adding more to her responsibilities shortly thereafter.”
About B&D Nutritional Ingredients, Inc.
Founded in 1993 and based in Vista, California, B&D Nutritional Ingredients, Inc. (www.bdnutritional.com is a national leader in the sale and marketing of premier raw materials essential to the dietary supplement, functional food, and personal care industries. B&D has a portfolio of products from leading manufacturers, focusing primarily on natural antioxidants. B&D is active in several industry organizations representing the dietary supplement and personal care industries, including having memberships in NIA West and the Drug, Chemical and Allied Trades Association, Inc.
