Ruiz Foods promotes Kimberli Carroll to president and CEO Current CEO Dan Antonelli transitions to the new position of executive board chair. Industry News January 8, 2024 No Comments Manufacturer announces a series of executive leadership and board changes designed to position the company for its next growth period. Read More
Protein association welcomes new leaders President at Foodlinx in California assumes the position of chairperson of NPFDA. Industry News January 4, 2024 No Comments NPFDA brings on new president, vice chair and treasurer.Read More
PAK Quality completes recapitalization with Cross Rapids Capital Concurrently with closing, the company appoints John Pieper as chief executive officer. Industry News January 3, 2024 No Comments PAK Quality Foods currently operates with distribution facilities in San Angelo and Fort Worth and offers a full line of proteins.Read More
NPPC and NPB unveil Pork Leadership Institute class of 2024 Nineteen individuals from across the nation join the PLI. Industry News January 3, 2024 No Comments Comprehensive, yearlong PLI program comprises five sessions designed to provide a deep understanding of the industry.Read More
Farm Bureau appointments lead national program committees Farm Bureau reappoints Amy Jo Estes for a two-year term. Industry News December 26, 2023 No Comments Newly appointed volunteers provide leadership as members of the Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers and Promotion & Education committees.Read More
Cargill brings on new chair for board of directors Cargill President and CEO Brian Sikes is the chair Cargill’s Board of Directors, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Industry News December 21, 2023 No Comments Brian Sikes succeeds Dave MacLennan, who will retire as executive chair of Cargill’s Board at the end of 2023. Read More
Perdue Farms alters executive leadership team Perdue appoints a chief supply chain and operations officer in addition to a new EVP and chief human resources officer. Industry News December 20, 2023 No Comments Perdue brings on Gregg Uecker in a newly created position and promotes Julie Katigan.Read More
Wixon expands protein division Mitch Madsen joins the company’s protein division as an account manager. Industry News December 20, 2023 No Comments New hire brings almost 30 years of experience in B2B food ingredient sales.Read More
Polar King International expands operations team Company hires Julie Heacock as a new parts coordinator. Industry News December 19, 2023 No Comments Polar King names new parts coordinator after appointing its inventory and assembly manager.Read More
Maple Leaf Foods CFO steps down Company names David Smales as its new CFO. Industry News December 19, 2023 No Comments Geert Verellen decides to step down as CFO beginning in 2024.Read More