Lutz has more than 25 years of food-industry management experience. Prior to joining Nellson, he was president and chief operating officer for the foodservice division of ConAgra Foods, where he had responsibility for the unit's $3.6 billion portfolio of branded and customized food products.
"Allan's appointment as a director further strengthens the board's experience in the food industry, and his operational experience and proven leadership ability make him an excellent choice to lead the company now," said Scott Meader, chairman of the board of directors for Nellson. "The demand for nutritional products continues to grow, and Allan's insight and knowledge will be extremely valuable as we strengthen and expand Nellson's market position."