Highlights

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People on the Move

Kevin’s Natural Foods Names New CEO; Co-Founders to Transition Out

April 25, 2024
Following acquisition by Mars and record sales in 2023, company making a change to continue to support the exponential growth of the brand.
Matt Popovich
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Worker Safety

OSHA Penalizes Hanover Foods for Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, Plant Safety Violations

April 25, 2024
More than 70 violations were observed, and the administration has assessed more than $761,000 in penalties to the vegetable and snacks processor.
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People on the Move

Grupo Bimbo Names New CEO; Creates Exec. Chair Role for Current CEO

April 22, 2024
Daniel Servitje, who has been CEO since 1997, will move into a more board-centric, long-term strategy type of role, overseeing new CEO Rafael Pamias.
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Dairy, Cheese, Eggs

Oberweis Dairy to Close Processing Plant After Filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

April 17, 2024
North Aurora dairy plant will close this summer, resulting in the layoff of 127 workers; fate of ice cream stores uncertain.
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People on the Move

Catalina Crunch Adds New CFO, Latest Addition to Executive Team

April 15, 2024
Former Hain’s Celestial exec Debora Delaney joins snacks company as it works to bolster its growth plans.
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Marketing

Bacardi Taps Former Kraft Heinz Exec to Bolster Marketing Leadership Team

April 12, 2024
Irina Rodina will become the spirits company’s senior vice president for marketing strategy and operations after spending two years leading Kraft Heinz’s northern European marketing...
Animal Proteins

South Carolina Meatpacker Harvin Choice Meats Shuts Down

April 12, 2024
Owner blames inflation and sudden billing issues with a vendor for unexpected closure of the business on Monday.
People on the Move

Godiva Integrated Into Pladis, Names Steve Lesnard CEO

April 10, 2024
Godiva has been owned by Yildiz Holding since 2008, and Yildiz created Pladis, home of United Biscuits and DeMets.
Frozen Foods

Conagra to Close Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Birds Eye Facility

April 10, 2024
Frozen foods plant will shut down in June, resulting in the layoff of more than 250 employees.
Pet Food

Carnivore Meat Co. Names New CEO

March 18, 2024
Industry veteran Heather Govea will lead the company effective May 1, 2024.
People on the Move

Hearthside Food Solutions Names New CFO

March 15, 2024
Former Instant Brands, Marks and Spencer executive to lead the financial operations for Downers Grove, Ill.-based bakery, snacks and entrees co-manufacturer.
Jing a Ling
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People on the Move

Constellation Brands Names New EVP, President of Wine & Spirits Division

March 14, 2024
Sam Glaetzer, previously senior vice president of global operations and international sales for the company, moves into the new role effective March 11.
Business Strategies

Tyson Foods Will Shut Down Perry, Iowa, Pork Processing Plant

March 12, 2024
Meat processor is still trying to optimize its operations and will close the facility, which employs nearly 1,300 workers.