Naasz informed the board of his decision, after nearly seven years at the helm of AFFI, to accept the role of president and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).

Brad Kelley joined the MANE organization over seven year ago as VP of Operations to lead the fast track growth and expansion of the team. Under Kelley’s leadership, the US facilities boasts two expanded manufacturing sites and a newly constructed state-of-the art Creative Development Center spanning 85,000 plus square feet.

ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced restructuring plans to improve profitability, advance its growth agenda and unlock shareholder value. ConAgra Foods expects to realize at least $300 million of efficiency benefits within the next three years through a combination of reductions in SG&A and enhancements to trade spend processes and tools.

Archer Daniels Midland Company announced an agreement to purchase Eatem Foods Company, a developer and producer of premium traditional, natural and organic savory flavor systems.

With 90% of ALDI products being sold under private labels, ALDI is able to ensure that customers have a wide selection of options free of these ingredients and available at the low prices they are known for.

Walkers Shortbread, Inc., the wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Scotland-based Walkers Shortbread Ltd., announced the appointment of Mark Kleinman as CEO, effective January 1, 2016. Kleinman, who held senior posts at ConAgra Foods, Groupe Danone and Novartis, has joined the company and is working closely with current CEO Steve Dawson.

Consumers around the world have developed an increasing taste for chocolate.

Cargill's board of directors today elected David W. MacLennan, currently Cargill's president and chief executive officer, as chairman of the board in addition to his current responsibilities.

About 70 employees and contractors are currently based in the center. The staff will eventually expand to approximately 200 ADM colleagues.

Starting in September, Target will carry PROBAR bite™ organic snack bars in all locations around the country as part of the retail giant’s effort to double it’s stake in the organic and sustainable grocery business in 2015.