Ben Bowditch
About Ben Bowditch
Ben Bowditch is an Associate Category Manager for Natural/Organic Grains & Oils at General Mills, with extensive experience in produce and organic product management.
Current Role at General Mills
Ben Bowditch currently holds the position of Associate Category Manager, Natural/Organic Grains & Oils at General Mills. He operates in a hybrid working arrangement within the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. His role involves managing organic and natural product categories, particularly focusing on grains and oils. This position marks a transition from produce management to a broader category management role, leveraging his extensive background in the grocery and wholesale industry.
Previous Role at Lunds & Byerlys
From 2019 to 2023, Ben Bowditch worked at Lunds & Byerlys as a Produce Category Manager. During his four years with the company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was responsible for managing various produce categories. His role was crucial in ensuring product quality and availability, significantly contributing to the company’s produce operations.
Experience at C&S Wholesale Grocers
Ben Bowditch spent six years at C&S Wholesale Grocers, initially as a Senior Produce Buyer from 2013 to 2017 in Hatfield, MA, where he was responsible for purchasing and inventory management of produce items. Subsequently, he moved into the role of Senior Account Executive from 2017 to 2019 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, where he managed key accounts and client relationships.
Education and Academic Background
Ben Bowditch holds a BA in Elementary Education from the University of Minnesota Duluth, achieved between 2003 and 2007. He also attended the University of Northern Iowa. His educational background in teaching has provided him with a strong foundation in communication and management skills, which he has effectively applied throughout his career in the grocery and wholesale industry.
Early Career in Organic Farming
Before entering the grocery and wholesale sector, Ben Bowditch managed Isabelle Farm as an Organic Farm Manager from 2008 to 2013 in Lafayette, CO. Additionally, he worked as an Assistant Teacher at Running River School in Lafayette, CO from 2008 to 2009. His early career experiences combined his interests in education and agriculture, shaping his expertise in organic product management.