FE’s 2022 State of Food Manufacturing survey found that 58% of respondents believe their facilities are understaffed. Some are turning to automation to help bridge the gap, others are turning to previously underused or overlooked sources of human staffing.

The company announces the retirement of its current president and new appointment for the position.

Grote assumes leadership of the lifecycle business strategy, bringing programs and services beyond equipment to food processors to maintain, operate and extend the life of machinery.

The company says he will succeed outgoing CFO Bo Meissner in March 2023.

Margherio will oversee the company’s continued growth efforts with both established and prospective customers.

RIBUS has also brought on Sara Shodd as the controller to be part of their executive leadership team.

Brian Ellison, Tim Jenkins, Robbie Roberson and Mike Sveska have been promoted.

Chris Downs is now overseeing the organization’s program along with continuing his role as IFT board president.

Five new leadership roles have been added to its executive and management teams to support strategic goals and expansion.

Before joining ingredients PLUS, Wagner was president and CEO of International Imaging Materials Inc.