Seasoned quality assurance professional joins as Technical Services Director
October 8, 2015
Bays Corporation announced that Brighette Anderson has been hired as Technical Services Director. Anderson will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing food safety and regulatory compliance policies and procedures for Bays English Muffins.
Move place Bevolution Group in a promising position as a manufacturer of shelf-stable and frozen beverage products
October 6, 2015
Bevolution Group announcedits official launch following the strategic combination of Juice Tyme and Lemon-X in March 2015. This puts the Bevolution Group in a promising position as a manufacturer of shelf-stable and frozen beverage products, as well as cocktail mixes.
Institute names Joseph Clayton Interim President, announces intent to launch national search
October 5, 2015
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 to become president, Ken Hunter to retire
October 2, 2015
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.
Reductions in SG&A and improved trade efficiency expected to be achieved in three years
October 2, 2015
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.
Addition of leading savory flavors developer expands product portfolio, customer base
October 2, 2015
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.
Grocery store removes certified synthetic colors, partially hydrogenated oils and added MSG
October 2, 2015
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.
Veteran CPG leader to take the reins from Steve Dawson, who led strong gains in U.S. distribution and revenue for storied, family-owned Scottish shortbread brand
October 1, 2015
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.