Reily Foods Company names new CEO

William B. Reily IV to lead company

Nov 20th, 2019

Reily Foods President And Ceo William B Reily Iv

New Orleans-based Reily Foods Company has appointed William B. Reily IV president and CEO. Reily previously worked with Nestlé and Abita Springs Water Company, and served as president and CEO of Wm. B Reily & Co.

Reily Foods Company manufactures and markets a variety of products, such as Luzianne Tea,Blue Plate Mayonnaise, New England Coffee, Swans Down Cake Flour, and Two Alarm and Carroll Shelby Texas Chili Kits. It also manufactures private label products for major wholesalers and retailers.

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