Current Events
May 4, 2010
For Immediate Release
D & D Commodities Ltd. Welcomes Bill Woods As Its Director Of Sales – National Accounts.
Bill Woods has joined D & D Commodities Ltd. as its director of sales – national accounts. Woods is responsible for working with current and new grocery retailers, as well as customers in other retail channels. Woods has a solid history of success in the pet and outdoor pet food industries, with more than 15 years of experience.
"As D & D Commodities Ltd. continues to grow in market share, it's necessary to expand our team in order to provide outstanding support to our retailers and distributors," says Mike Wulf, director of sales and marketing at D & D Commodities Ltd. "Bill is a great fit for our team and will certainly contribute to the success of our customers."
March 1, 2010
For Immediate Release
Stephen, MN, based D & D Commodities Ltd., makers of Wild Delight® Premium Nutrition for Outdoor Pets, is pleased to announce the addition of Wild Delight® Golden Finch™ to the Advanced Formula™ line. Wild Delight® Special Finch™ has long been D & D Commodities Ltd. most popular blend for finches containing their two most desired seeds: Nyjer® and Fine Sunflower Chips. Golden Finch™ takes this successful combination one step further with the addition of Golden Hulled Millet. The #1 finch to attract is the American Goldfinch. Retail shoppers will immediately identify the Golden Hulled Millet with the color of their most desired finch. And with the industry data continuing to show consumers demanding ease of use and less waste, “Hulled” millet will meet their expectations. Wild Delight® Golden Finch™ will be available in a 5 lb. Golden Finch™ bag.
October 21, 2009
For Immediate Release
D & D Commodities Ltd. Earns OSHA’s “SHARP” Award For The First Time
On October 14, 2009, Dick Hebert, President, and all employees of D & D Commodities Ltd. located in Greeley, will receive their first SHARP award from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Washington, DC. OSHA’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program, or SHARP, is the Department of Labor’s premier national recognition program for small business safety excellence.
D & D Commodities Ltd. will receive three plaques during the award presentation. One plaque is from the Department of Labor, a second plaque from the Colorado State University Consultation Program, and a third plaque for the employees. The new Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor-OSHA, Jordan Barab, signed their SHARP certification followed by letters from Federal OSHA Region VIII, Denver, acknowledging their award and granting OSHA inspection exemption for the company until August 2010.
SHARP is difficult to earn and harder to keep as it requires on-site audits and documented, sustained safety performance well above OSHA compliance. There are approximately 1000 active SHARP companies in the entire country and just 45 in Colorado.
D & D Commodities Ltd. partnered with Colorado State University’s OSHA Consultation Project in 2005 in order to improve their safety and health program and continue to provide a safe workplace for its employees. OSHA’s Safety and Health Consultation program is a voluntary and cooperative service between OSHA and small business in all 50 states and territories. That relationship resulted in D & D Commodities Ltd. (Colorado) attaining its first national SHARP recognition.
As one of Greeley’s long-term businesses, D & D Commodities Ltd. is a leader in the small business sector of northern Colorado. Their success is attributable to management commitment and employee involvement. D & D Commodities Ltd. will be posted on the DOL/OSHA national website (www.osha.gov) under SHARP.
September 8, 2009
For immediate release
D & D Commodities Ltd. Welcomes Paul Stefanic As Its Director of Sales, National Accounts.
Paul Stefanic has joined D & D Commodities Ltd. as its Director of Sales, National Accounts. Stefanic will be responsible for promoting D & D Commodities Ltd. products and working with key personnel from major retailers and distributors, including Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Costco, PETCO and PetSmart. A graduate of Baylor University, Stefanic has spent more than 20 years in the pet industry. He currently resides in Bentonville, Arkansas.
"We are very pleased to add Paul to our team,” says Mike Wulf, Director of Sales and Marketing at D & D Commodities Ltd. “It definitely reinforces our position as a leader in the pet food industry.”
March 23, 2009
For Immediate Release
D & D Commodities Ltd. Names Mills Fleet Farm As Its 2008 New Retailer Of The Year
D&D Commodities Ltd. recently honored Mills Fleet Farm as its New Retailer of the Year for 2008. This recognition is given to a retailer that began offering D & D Commodities Ltd. products within the last twelve months and that exhibits outstanding efforts in promoting D & D Commodities Ltd.'s various products. Additionally, its teamwork, communication and participation in D & D Commodities Ltd.'s programs were major factors in this acknowledgment. Purchases and sales were also considered.
“Mills Fleet Farm has done a great job in their first year with us,” says Mike Wulf, National Sales Manager of D & D Commodities Ltd. “If this is any indication of how powerful this partnership can be, then the sky is the limit.”
March 23, 2009
For Immediate Release
D & D Commodities Ltd. Recognizes Orscheln Farm & Home As Its 2008 Multi-Store Retailer of the Year
D & D Commodities Ltd. has recognized Orscheln Farm & Home as its 2008 Multi-Store Retailer of the Year. This honor was given to the Missouri-based company as an acknowledgment of its willingness to build brand awareness of D & D Commodities Ltd. products, as well as its support and participation in product promotions and displays. Purchases and sales were also considered.
“We have a relationship with Orscheln Farm & Home that exemplifies how a vendor/retailer partnership should be,” says Mike Wulf, National Sales Manager of D & D Commodities Ltd. “They've done an outstanding job, and we look forward to continuing this success in the years to come.”
March 23, 2009
For Immediate Release
D & D Commodities Ltd. Recognizes Family Center Farm & Home As Its 2008 Independent Retailer Of The Year
D & D Commodities Ltd. has announced Family Center Farm & Home as its Independent Retailer of the Year for 2008. This recognition was given to Family Center Farm & Home as an appreciation and acknowledgment of its success in building brand awareness of D & D Commodities Ltd. products and programs. This award also takes into account the independent retailer's efforts in building brand loyalty as well as its involvement in product promotions. Sales and purchases are also considered.
“We feel that Family Center Farm & Home is a great example of how a progressive retailer should operate,” says Mike Wulf, National Sales Manager of D & D Commodities Ltd. “We enjoy working with them and congratulate them on their success in 2008.”
March 23, 2009
For Immediate Release
D & D Commodities Ltd. Names PPI Pet Products, Inc. As Its 2008 Distributor of the Year
D & D Commodities Ltd. recently recognized PPI Pet Products, Inc. as its 2008 Distributor of the Year for the company's impressive efforts and participation in D & D Commodities Ltd.'s programs. The Distributor of the Year award also takes into consideration communication, payments and account status, promotion of products and sales. The outstanding performance of the management and sales teams at PPI Pet Products, Inc. was also vital to this recognition.
"PPI Pet Products, Inc. has become a valuable partner for us," says Mike Wulf, National Sales Manager of D & D Commodities Ltd. “2008 was an exceptional year, and I think the future is bright as well."
March 23, 2009
For Immediate Release
D & D Commodities Ltd. Names Cherree Theisen Sales Assoc., Inc. As
Its 2008 Broker of the Year
D & D Commodities Ltd. has recognized Cherree Theisen Sales Assoc., Inc. as its 2008 Broker of the Year for outstanding success in supporting D & D Commodities Ltd.’s various products and programs. Specifically, Cherree Theisen Sales Assoc., Inc. earned this award through outstanding performance in three areas: marketing communication, new business efforts and continued growth in existing business.
“We feel that Cherree Theisen Sales Assoc., Inc. is a key element in our continued growth,” says Mike Wulf, National Sales Manager of D & D Commodities Ltd. “We greatly appreciate this organization and look forward to a positive relationship with them in the future.”
March 23, 2009
For Immediate Release
D & D Commodities Ltd. Welcomes Chris Braddock As Its Newest Special Accounts Manager
Chris Braddock has joined D & D Commodities Ltd. as a Special Accounts Manager. He will work closely with retailers and distributors in the southeastern United States including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
A Kansas City, Missouri, native, Braddock began working in the outdoor pet food industry while attending Truman State University in Kirksville, MO.
“We are happy to welcome Chris to the team,” says Mike Wulf, National Sales Manager at D & D Commodities Ltd. “His knowledge of the industry makes him a great asset to our customers and our company.”
February 4, 2009
For Immediate Release
Wild Delight's® New Less Mess™ Line Earns Best Bird Food Honors
Wild Delight’s® new Less Mess™ line of outdoor pet foods was recently honored by Pet Business magazine with a 2008 Industry Recognition Award for Best Bird Food. The four Less Mess™ varieties (Less Mess™ Cardinal Food, Less Mess™ Songbird Food, Less Mess™ Fruit N' Berry™ and Less Mess™ Gourmet) beat out a crowded field of national competitors in all bird food categories, including caged bird mixes. This is the second consecutive year Wild Delight® has been honored with an Industry Recognition Award for Best Bird Food, receiving 2007 honors for its premium, zero-waste outdoor pet food, Deck, Porch N' Patio®.
Wild Delight's® Less Mess™ blends are filled with wholesome ingredients – including real fruit and nuts – that the most desirable outdoor pets love. Best of all, they are made without sunflower shells so there's less leftover debris. Finally, Less Mess™ products are formulated to help prevent weed growth under feeders. These mixes are an ideal choice for anyone who wishes to feed outdoor pets without the mess.
“We couldn't be happier to accept this award for our Wild Delight® Less Mess™ line,” says Mike Wulf, national sales manager at D & D Commodities Ltd. “Research shows that consumers are concerned about outdoor pet foods leaving a mess under their feeders. This line specifically addresses our consumers' demands and puts those concerns to rest. Now people can feed the birds they enjoy so much and maintain a tidy yard at the same time.”
For more information, please contact:
D & D Commodities Ltd.
1-800-543-3308
www.ddcommodities.com
