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Prepared Foods talks with Judson McLester, executive chef and ingredient sales manager for McIlhenny Company and its Tabasco brand. McLester is responsible for the brand’s US ingredient sales and works with industrial ingredient brokers nationwide. As a chef, he works with McIlhenny’s foodservice team on national chain account projects and presentations. He also supports Tabasco’s retail and culinary public relations events.
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