Articles Tagged with ''food and beverage industry''

ConAgra Names Biegger Chief Supply Chain Officer

Biegger will have end-to-end supply chain responsibilities for the Consumer Foods business

October 21, 2015

ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced the appointment of David Biegger as Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective Monday, Oct. 5.

Cargill to Invest $111 Million to Convert Nebraska Plant

Conversion provides new cooked meat capabilities

October 20, 2015

Cargill is investing $111 million to convert its ground beef plant at Columbus, Neb., to a cooked meats facility and relocate ground beef production currently taking place there.

La Terra Fina Becomes HP Hood Affiliate

Claridge Inc. announced the sale of one of its portfolio companies, La Terra Fina USA

October 19, 2015

Claridge Inc. announced the sale of one of its portfolio companies, La Terra Fina USA, based in Union City, California, to an affiliate of HP Hood LLC, effective October 9 2015.

Dr. Ody Maningat Returns to MGP

Maningat to assume role as Vice President of Ingredients R&D and Chief Science Officer

October 16, 2015

MGP, a producer of premium distilled spirits and specialty wheat proteins and starches, announced the appointment of prominent cereal food scientist Clodualdo “Ody” Maningat, Ph.D., to serve in the role of vice president of ingredients research & development and chief science officer.

BFY Holdings Names New President, Chief Sales Officer

Dan Morgan will be responsible for leading the expansion of the company’s sales and distribution efforts

October 15, 2015

BFY Holdings LLC (“BFY”), the better-for-you snack company which makes PopCorners® and other better-for-you branded and private label snack products, announced that Dan Morgan has been named President and Chief Sales Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Morgan will be responsible for leading the expansion of the company’s sales and distribution efforts for both branded and private label products and will report directly to BFY’s Chief Executive Officer, Paul Nardone.

Nestlé Releases ‘Creating Shared Value’ Report

Report tracks momentum against more than 30 nutrition, health and wellness, sustainability and social impact commitments, and highlights more than 1,000 product reformulations

October 8, 2015

The company celebrates key achievements such as more than 1,000 product reformulations for consumer health and preference considerations, as well as a new commitment to achieve zero waste to landfill status in all U.S. factories by 2020.

Bays English Muffins Hires Brighette Anderson

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.

O'Neill Joins A&B Ingredients

New Vice President of Sales & Business Development to manage specialty ingredients line

October 7, 2015

O'Neill will be working at the company’s headquarters in Fairfield, NJ, he will report to and work in tandem with Mr. Gil Bakal, Managing Director.

ESHA Research: Added Sugar Data

In advance new FDA labeling rules, ESHA Research has populated many US database foods with added sugar information

October 7, 2015

With the latest release of Genesis R&D Food Formulation & Labeling software and The Food Processor Nutrition Analysis & Fitness software, ESHA Research has implemented added-sugar data.

Naasz to Leave AFFI at Year’s End

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).

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