San Francisco, California, United States, December 2024 – Rikki Dolsey Ingram has been named the Chief Marketing Officer at Real Good Foods, a leading innovator in the frozen food industry. In her new role, Rikki will oversee brand strategy, consumer engagement, and digital marketing efforts to enhance the company’s market presence, foster deeper customer connections, and drive growth across multiple channels.
Rikki Dolsey Ingram joins Real Good Foods from Tyson Foods, where she served as Head of Marketing, Fresh Beef and Pork for over two years. She was responsible for driving multichannel marketing strategies targeted at B2B and B2C audiences, significantly increasing the value of Tyson’s fresh meats portfolio.
Prior to Tyson, Rikki spent over a decade at Smithfield Foods, holding leadership roles including Senior Director of Marketing for Farmer John, Farmland, Nathan’s Famous, and Eckrich Smoked Sausage. During her tenure, she directed brand strategies for a $700 million retail portfolio, optimized product lines, and led digital commerce strategies that resulted in year-over-year sales growth.
Earlier in her career at Smithfield Foods, Rikki spearheaded go-to-market strategies for a $1 billion retail portfolio, leveraging consumer insights to implement innovative initiatives. She also introduced the Stage Gate Methodology, increasing speed-to-market by 40%. Her leadership journey began at Smithfield as an intern, progressing through roles such as Assistant Business Manager and Brand Manager.
About Real Good Foods
Founded in 2017, Real Good Foods has revolutionized the frozen food industry by offering high-protein, low-carb, and clean-ingredient options for every eating occasion. With a mission to combat chronic health conditions linked to poor nutrition, Real Good Foods brings healthier and delicious choices to underserved frozen food categories. The company’s engaged social media footprint of over 1 million followers has helped it drive category growth and expand its retail presence nationwide.
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