Leonard Marsh, co-founder of Snapple, dies at 80

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Leonard Marsh, co-founder of Snapple, dies at 80

Snapple co-founder Leonard Marsh died in his Manhasset home last week. He was 80.

Marsh founded the company in 1972, which was first called Unadulterated Food Products, with his brother-in-law, Hyman Golden and childhood friend Arnold Greenberg.

Initially, the company’s products were marketed to health food stores, and over time Snapple became known for its diverse lineup of juices and teas that would rival traditional sodas.

Marsh, who prior to founding Snapple washed windows, went on to become the company’s CEO.

By 1994, Snapple was reporting $700 million in annual sales, according to Marsh’s New York Times obituary, and the company was purchased for $1.7 billion by the Quaker Oats Company. Marsh stayed with the company as its executive vice president until his retirement.

According to Marsh’s New York Times obituary, Goldman died in 2008 and Greenberg died last year.

Marsh is survived by his wife Marian, his daughter, Robin Ross; his two sons, Bradley and Peter; and eight grandchildren, the Times reported.

Snapple is currently owned by the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, of Plano, Texas.

“We’re saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Marsh,” wrote Jim Trebilock, executive vice president of marketing for the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, in a statement. “He, along with his partners Arnold Greenberg and Hyman Golden, brought the best stuff on Earth to the masses. Today we tip our Snapple cap in his honor.”

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