Ghingo, who has served as president and a member of the Hormel Foods Board of Directors since July 2025, will succeed Jeff Ettinger, interim chief executive officer, and will continue serving on the board.
The Harrisonville location will transform a long-blighted property into a processing, packaging, and warehousing facility with the potential to bring 20 jobs to the community.
The FDA notes the number of confirmed cases is expected to rise, despite a recall initiated by Taylor Farms, since it can take as long as six weeks for the CDC and state officials to determine if a sick person is part of the outbreak.
Laboratory, epidemiological and traceback data indicate that shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. are a likely source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly 100.
Ken's Foods implemented an on-machine architecture with Rockwell Automation PowerFlex 350 variable frequency drives (VFDs) accessible directly on production equipment, simplifying operations and delivering measurable gains.
The CHF 520 million ($648 million) facility will combine a wet pet food plant with a highly efficient logistics platform serving Purina as well as other Nestlé brands.