From Rao's to Carbone: Exec Shifts in Billion-Dollar Sauce War

Forbes reports on the high-stakes competition within the red sauce market, marked by a significant career transition. Eric Skae, formerly the head of the best-selling pasta sauce business for the renowned Rao's restaurant, has assumed the role of CEO at Carbone Fine Food. This move places him at the forefront of a new chapter in the ongoing "red sauce war." The article underscores the substantial market value and fierce rivalry surrounding premium pasta sauces, with Carbone and Rao's emerging as prominent contenders. Skae's leadership was pivotal to Rao's success, and his transition to Carbone signifies a strategic realignment and a potential escalation of competitive dynamics within this lucrative, billion-dollar industry.