Sargento Foods Inc. announced the hiring of Bob Strickland as national customer business manager for Costco, the promotion of Vince Juneau to customer research manager for the Walmart and Sam’s Club team and the hiring of Laura Meyer as customer research manager in the company’s Consumer Products Division.

Davisco Foods International Inc. has named Jon Davis president and chief executive officer.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., announced that Richard H. Lynch, currently chief marketing officer, has been named chief global brand officer.

WILD Flavors Inc. announced Marie Wright has accepted the role of chief global flavorist.

Premier Foods PLC reported changes to its executive director and leadership team to strengthen focus on the company's renewed growth plan.

Sara Lee Corp. appointed Michel M.G. Cup as executive vice president and chief financial officer of its International Beverage business.

The FRS Company appointed Matt Kohler to chief marketing officer.

Swiss food and beverages giant Nestle SA appointed Wal-Mart Stores Inc. executive Wan Ling Martello as its chief financial officer, replacing Jim Singh, who will retire next spring.