

WESTERVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) today announced that Mark Christenson has been named President of its Retail business, effective October 26, 2026. Christenson will lead sales, marketing and innovation for Marzetti's portfolio of retail brands and licensed products, and will be responsible for developing and executing growth plans. The company also announced two additional leadership appointments that further strengthen its Retail organization: Rob Reinerm.

WESTERVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) announced today that it will release its first quarter fiscal year 2027 financial results prior to the opening of the market on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The company will also host a conference call that same day beginning at 10:00 am ET to review its financial results. The conference call will be webcast live via the Internet. To listen to the webcast, go to the company's website, investors.marzetticompany.com, click on t.

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WESTERVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Marzetti Company today announced a major expansion of its New York Bakery™ portfolio with three new product platforms designed to bring bakery-inspired flavor to more eating occasions: Baked Bites, Cheesy Focaccia and Garlic Bread loaves.The launches build on New York Bakery's leadership in frozen bread while extending the brand into new formats and occasions. Baked Bites are New York Bakery's first entry into the frozen snacks category, while Cheesy Focac.

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