People & Industry News

Engineering Change: Discovering the Impact of Women Engineers in Food Manufacturing

Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Dharma Prime and Halak Mehta are inspiring examples of women thriving in STEM careers, particularly in engineering and food science. As they share their experiences and insights, they highlight the importance of diversity and support in these traditionally male-dominated fields.

Tyson Foods Names Jeff Schomburger as President, CEO

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:36:00 -0400

During his decade on Tyson Foods’ Board of Directors, Schomburger has served on multiple committees, including Compensation, Audit, and Strategy and Acquisition, becoming chair of Strategy and Acquisition in 2021. He has served as lead independent director on the board since 2025.

Are Women Engineers Paid the Same as Men?

Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In our annual Women in Engineering feature, we highlight inspiring stories of women like Halak Mehta and Dharma Prime. Despite progress, the pay gap persists, underscoring the need for ongoing efforts toward equality.

Steam Realty Partners Launches Platform to Support F&B Manufacturing, Distribution

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This integrated service brings together strategy, site selection, capital and execution to address the growing complexity of manufacturing, food and beverage production, cold storage and specialized distribution operations.

Post Holdings Names Nicolas Catoggio as Incoming CEO

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:52:00 -0400

Catoggio succeeds Robert Vitale, who will transition to the role of executive chairman on Oct. 1, 2026.

Conagra Brands Names John Brase as President and CEO

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:40:00 -0400

Brase succeeds Sean Connolly, who will step away from his leadership roles and from the board on May 31 after more than a decade of leadership.

CRB Co-Founder Jeff Biskup Assumes Emeritus Role on Company’s Board

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Biskup will continue representing CRB across the industry – meeting with clients, attending key conferences and supporting collaboration and knowledge-sharing efforts across life sciences and food and beverage manufacturing.

The Campbell’s Company Promotes Cassandra Green to Chief Supply Chain Officer

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:44:00 -0500

In this role, Green will continue to lead Campbell’s end-to-end supply chain, including customer logistics and planning, procurement, operational excellence, manufacturing and supply chain category leadership. She will also assume responsibility for food safety and quality.

Hormel Foods Names Donald Monk as First CTO

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:32:00 -0500

Monk brings more than 35 years of global technology leadership to Hormel Foods, including 33 years at General Mills, where he ultimately served as chief information officer.

ESI Group Introduces Strategic Growth Team

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:18:00 -0500

ESI Group’s Strategic Growth Team unites business development, marketing and preconstruction experts into a collaborative unit.

CRB Names John R. Lupa, Jr. as VP of National Construction

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:07:00 -0500

Lupa brings more than 30 years of experience leading complex capital programs into CRB’s national construction leadership team.

The J.M. Smucker Co. Eliminates COO Role as Part of Leadership Reorganization

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:47:00 -0500

The company has announced several leadership changes that it says will advance its long-term growth strategy.

Bel Group Names Peter McGuinness as CEO of Bel North America

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:35:00 -0500

Most recently, McGuinness served as president and CEO of Impossible Foods, leading the company to expanded distribution and market share growth.

Post Consumer Brands Names Greg Pearson as President and CEO

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:57:00 -0500

Pearson brings to Post 25 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods industry.

ProSweets Cologne to Rebrand as ISM Manufacturing

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:49:00 -0500

With the rebranding to ISM Manufacturing, the event will continue to cover four central themes: Packaging Materials, Packaging Technology, Production Technology and Operating Equipment & Auxiliary Devices.

Impossible Foods CEO Peter McGuinness Steps Down

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:29:00 -0500

McGuinness’s responsibilities will be handled by Impossible’s three-member executive leadership team.

Mars Names Lauren Larsen as Chief Customer Officer for Mars Food & Nutrition NA

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Larsen brings to Mars 18 years of CPG sales, category management and commercial strategy experience across multiple consumer brands and companies, including Procter & Gamble and Glanbia.

Joe Scalzo Returns as CEO of The Simply Good Foods Company

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:21:00 -0500

Scalzo previously served as CEO until July 2023 and as executive vice chairman until August 2024.

The Coca-Cola Company Creates Role of Chief Digital Officer

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:55:00 -0500

The company announced additional executive and regional leadership changes, effective March 31.

Samuel Schär Assumes Role as CEO of Bühler Group

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:17:00 -0500

Schär, who was announced as the next CEO in April 2025, succeeds Stefan Scheiber, who is being proposed as the new chairman of the Board of Directors.

Fristam Pumps USA Names Jack Mitchell as OEM Manager

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0500

In his new role, Mitchell will oversee OEM account management, technical support and strategic partnership development.

ISA Reveals 2026 Leadership

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:40:00 -0500

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced its leadership team for the term beginning Jan. 1.

Heineken Names Alex Carreteiro as Regional President Americas

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Carreteiro joins HEINEKEN from PepsiCo, where, as the CEO of PepsiCo Brazil & South Cone Foods business, he is responsible for 16,000 employees and 10 factories.

Kraft Heinz Names Former Kellanova Exec Steve Cahillane as CEO

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:05:00 -0500

Carlos Abrams-Rivera will step down Jan. 1 and serve as an advisor to the company until March 6, 2026, to ensure a seamless leadership transition.

The Coca-Cola Company Names Henrique Braun as CEO

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:41:00 -0500

Braun will succeed James Quincey, who will transition to executive chairman after serving as CEO for nine years.

Gresham Smith Names Randy Drake as EVP for Industrial Market

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:11:00 -0500

In this role, Drake will oversee the strategic growth and operational performance of Gresham Smith's Industrial practice, which supports a range of clients across industrial and advanced manufacturing sectors.

CRB Names Tyler Manker as Senior Project Director for F&B Preconstruction

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:56:00 -0500

With nearly two decades of engineering and construction leadership, Manker has a record of driving growth, innovation and operational excellence across the food processing sector.

Duravant CEO Mike Kachmer to Retire

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:33:00 -0500

Jill Evanko, previously president and CEO of Chart Industries, Inc., will take over the role of Duravant’s CEO in January 2026.

Darigold Names Amy Humphreys as CEO

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:04:00 -0400

Humphreys succeeds Allan Huttema, who will return to his Idaho dairy farm as a Northwest Dairy Association member-owner.

Herr Foods Names New CEO

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:48:00 -0400

Herr Food President Troy Gunden, a third-generation family member, will succeed Ed Herr as CEO while retaining his president title.