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Stellar promotes Mike Davis to senior vice president

Davis has more than 20 years design-build experience

January 31, 2022

In his new role, Davis will continue providing oversight on all operational aspects of food and beverage and will be responsible for its strategic growth, entry into new markets, project development and client relationships.

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Plenty appoints agritech veteran Arama Kukutai to chief executive officer

Plenty uses highly automated technology to grow produce year round

January 26, 2022

Kukutai has been an investor in Plenty and a part of Plenty’s Board of Directors since September 2016. Prior to his work with Plenty and Finistere, Kukutai served as executive chairman of PKW Farms, a successfully diversified investment entity involved in dairy farming and aquaculture activities in New Zealand, Asia and Australia.

Certified Group and Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), a Certified Group Company, announced the appointment of John R. Nelson as chief operating officer

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Certified Group appoints John R. Nelson as chief operating officer

He joins the company to drive organizational excellence and financial performance

January 24, 2022

Certified Group and Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), a Certified Group Company, announced the appointment of John R. Nelson as chief operating officer.

Flavors company IFF announced the appointment of Frank Clyburn

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IFF appoints Frank Clyburn as chief executive officer and board director

In the process the flavors company is separating chairman and CEO roles

January 21, 2022

IFF announced the appointment of Frank Clyburn, an accomplished leader and operational executive, to succeed Andreas Fibig as chief executive officer and a member of the IFF Board of Directors, effective February 14, 2022.

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. announced that Adam Grogan will assume the role of president of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Greenleaf Foods, SPC.

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Adam Grogan to become president of Maple Leaf Foods’ subsidiary Greenleaf Foods, SPC

Greenleaf Foods is tasked with transforming plant-based protein into a wide array of healthful products

January 20, 2022

The appointment is the next step in a long-term leadership succession plan for the Greenleaf business, as current Greenleaf president Dan Curtin, will retire at the end of this month, after more than four decades of experience in the food industry.

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Meat Industry Hall of Fame inducts NAMI’s Laurie Bryant

Bryant has international experience in the industry and began his career in 1972

January 19, 2022

During his career Bryant’s diplomacy and statesmanship helped build strong bridges between the U.S. meat industry and its international trading partners.

Kraft Heinz acquires Just Spices Germany Europe DTC

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Kraft Heinz completes majority acquisition of DTC food brand Just Spices

January 19, 2022

Kraft Heinz has completed its acquisition of an 85% stake in Germany-based Just Spices. The remaining 15% ownership stake has been retained by Just Spices’ three founders, who will continue on with the company and focus on driving the business and its international growth.

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Farm Fresh Direct hires Mike Hulett as CEO

Hulett replaces Jamey Higham who accepted a position as CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission late last year.

January 18, 2022

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Hoffmann names André Seiler metal business unit managing director

January 13, 2022

André Seiler is named metal business unit managing director at Hoffmann and will commute between the two main production sites in Switzerland and The Netherlands.

KPM Analytics acuires Bruins Instruments

KPM Analytics acquires Bruins Instruments

January 12, 2022

The acquisition strengthens KPM's positions in agriculture, feed and food applications and increases customer options in easy-to-use food and grain analysis.

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.