Sean Connolly, former CEO of The Hillshire Brands Co. prior to its sale to Tyson Foods, was named new chief executive officer of ConAgra Foods, replacing Gary Rodkin.
In honor of National Breakfast Month, ConAgra Foods’ Marie Callender's brand is encouraging Americans to rethink their breakfast experience with Marie Callender's Breakfast Sandwiches.
John Simons, Jr. was named president and CEO and member of the board of directors for AdvancePierre Foods, taking over for Bill Toler, who left the company. Meanwhile, Jonathan Mason, chief financial officer for Fonterra USA, announced his retirement.
Brynwood Partners VI L.P., Greenwich, Conn., and its newly formed portfolio company, Lightlife Foods, Inc., acquired Lightlife, one of ConAgra Foods' brands that include vegetarian-based burgers, hot dogs and other meatless refrigerated and frozen items.
Tom McGough was named president of ConAgra's consumer foods group, following the resignation of André Hawaux, who has been president of consumer foods since 2009.