Richard Ferranti to become company’s fourth president in 73-year history
June 12, 2018
As president, Ferranti takes on more direct leadership responsibility for the strategic priorities of the business, enabling Gisel to focus increased attention on Rich’s long-term direction and organizational excellence priorities. Ferranti also maintains his role as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the performance of the company’s various food-related businesses in more than 100 countries.
Tecumseh Poultry was founded in 1998 and produces air-chilled, fresh chicken, as well as deli-style chicken and a variety of chicken sausages
June 12, 2018
The company’s operations include two plants located in Tecumseh and Waverly, Nebraska, as well as live operations. Tyson Foods currently plans to operate Tecumseh Poultry as a separate, wholly owned subsidiary and expects to retain its approximately 600 team members, including operations staff, sales teams and management.
Tomer Harpaz suggests US hummus category is just getting started
June 12, 2018
According to IRI, the US fresh dips category is estimated at $2.15 billion, excluding food service and some club stores. Hummus represents more than 37% of the fresh dips category. Sabra, which operates as a joint venture between PepsiCo and Strauss Group in North America, maintains an approximate 60% market share in the US and offers more than a dozen varieties of hummus and on-the-go offerings nationally.
Amanda L. Bushon to assume the role of senior national accounts manager for North America
June 1, 2018
Bushong is respected as a credible voice in the food industry in many areas, especially Industrial, Foodservice and Retail. Her primary focus will be to grow the relationships of JMH Premium national accounts in its industrial and institutional divisions. Her unique and diversified background and expertise will ensure that the Company will provide distinctive solutions to its customers' flavor product needs.
Roberto Leopardi to assume role of President, Campbell Meals & Beverages
May 31, 2018
“Roberto brings extensive consumer-packaged goods industry experience where he has built, grown and transformed global businesses,” said Mignini. “He will offer a fresh perspective to the division that is home to many of our iconic brands. Roberto will play a critical role in delivering against our strategic priorities of stabilizing and then sustaining strong financial results for this important Campbell division.”
William Graham to assume the role of executive vice president sales & marketing
May 29, 2018
Graham joins Comax Flavors with more than 40 years of experience in the flavor and ingredient industry, holding management positions at H&R Florasynth (now Symrise), Frutarom and Prova.
Over the past 20 years, California almond farmers have reduced the amount of water it takes to grow one pound of almonds by 33%
May 29, 2018
The study also reaffirms that growing almonds is a good use of water. According to study author and University of California, Davis researcher Fraser Shilling, “The study illustrates a balancing act. It’s not just that almonds use water, but that there are benefits you get with that use of water.”
Move expands PepsiCo’s better-for-you portfolio into baked fruit and vegetable snacks
May 25, 2018
Bare Snacks was founded in 2001 by a family-owned organic apple farm in Washington, that began selling packaged baked apple chips in local farmers' markets. Under its current leadership team, it has expanded steadily to become the leader in apple, banana and coconut snacks.