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Zoup! Names new purchasing specialist

August 24, 2011

Zoup! Fresh Soup Company has named Clyde Manion as its purchasing specialist. With more than 30 years of experience in the food industry, Manion will be accountable for vendor relationships, including product consistency across distributors and purchasing.

"Clyde carries with him a wealth of industry knowledge and experience that results as a great cultural fit within our company," said Eric Ersher, founder and managing partner of Zoup!. "We are confident that he will be successful in driving value for both our franchisees and customers as we continue to execute our steady and disciplined growth plan nationwide."

Manion has worked for companies such as Olga's Kitchen, the National Food Group and Continental Services, where he has focused his attention on purchasing.