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    People on the Move

    General Mills Announces Senior Leadership Changes

    Andy Hanacek
    Dec. 6, 2023
    With Sean Walker, group president, International, heading into retirement, General Mills is shifting responsibilities and announcing promotions.
    People on the Move

    Frozen Foods Co-Packer, Supplier Harvest Food Group Names New President and CEO

    Andy Hanacek
    Nov. 28, 2023
    Former Popchips CEO Amit Pandhi takes the reins of the Naperville, Ill.-based co-packer, supplier of frozen foods.
    Courtesy of Flagship Food Group
    505 product lineup
    People on the Move

    Ex-Kraft Heinz Canada CEO to Lead Hispanic Foods Processor Flagship Food Group

    Andy Hanacek
    Nov. 15, 2023
    Adam Butler, who spent 17 years with Kraft Heinz, joins the Denver-based processor of 505 Southwestern, Young Guns and La Tortilla Factory branded Hispanic foods.
    Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA
    "Frozen food aisle at Giant Food in Wheaton, Maryland"
    Frozen Foods

    Nestlé USA to Lay Off 77 Workers at Solon, Ohio, Plant

    Andy Hanacek
    Nov. 7, 2023
    Nestlé, which employs nearly 3,000 workers in Solon, offered few details on reasoning other than attempting to stay ahead of market and consumer demands.
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    Business Strategies

    Unilever Will Freeze CEO Salary to Try to Appease Frustrated Shareholders

    Andy Hanacek
    Oct. 31, 2023
    Hein Schumacher took over CEO post in July and has had to juggle investor unease regarding social purpose strategies versus performance, as well as company’s involvement in Russia...
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    Frozen Foods

    Study: Frozen Foods Consumers Hold Steady, Looking for Better-For-You Options

    Andy Hanacek
    Oct. 26, 2023
    The third edition of the Power of Frozen in Retail report shows a bright future for frozen foods.
    Pest15
    "Tornados Sausage and Egg Taquito"
    Capital Spending

    Ruiz Foods Expands, Adding Two New Future Processing Facilities in Vernon, Calif.

    Andy Hanacek
    Oct. 18, 2023
    Maker of El Monterey and Tornados frozen Mexican brands expects first processing line to become operational in the first half of its fiscal year 2025.
    ppacificvancouver
    "Sweet Pea, Mint and Ricotta Cheese Ravioli"
    Mergers & Acquisitions

    Frozen Pasta Processor Seviroli Foods Acquires Mama Rosie’s

    Andy Hanacek
    July 19, 2023
    Acquisition will add scale, a larger portfolio and additional customer base to drive further growth for the NYC-area processor.
    Courtesy of Mars Inc.
    Dovebar
    Frozen Foods

    Mars Ice Cream Details $1 Billion by 2030 Goal, Announces Additional Plant Upgrades

    Andy Hanacek
    June 27, 2023
    Burr Ridge, Ill., processing facility will get an additional $20 million investment after already seeing $50 million in upgrades, according to a report.
    Unilever
    Yasso
    Mergers & Acquisitions

    Unilever to Add Yasso Brand, Boost Premium Ice Cream Portfolio

    Andy Hanacek
    June 15, 2023
    Frozen Greek yogurt brand joins Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum and Talenti to give Unilever another premium item in the frozen treats space.
    Capital Spending

    Shuttered South Carolina Bakery to Be Renovated, Reopened by Gaffney Bakery LLC

    Andy Hanacek
    June 9, 2023
    Gaffney Bakery will invest $96 million into former Ace Bakery plant in Cherokee County, S.C., expecting to ramp up operations by the middle of next year.