AFFI president and CEO Kraig Naasz announced his intent to resign at year’s end to become president and CEO of Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. Meanwhile, SUPERVALU's president and CEO Sam Duncan announced plans to retire, effective February 2016.
The frozen food and beverage business plays a significant role in the U.S. economy, according to a new study commissioned by the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI).
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) has launched the “AFFI Trade and Regulatory Database,” an online tool the organization says is designed to help AFFI members navigate global regulatory policies that affect the trade of frozen fruit and vegetable products.
This year's 2015 Food Logistics Forum focused on a variety of import and export transportation issues, including labor negotiations at West Coast port terminals, FSMA regulations, consumer trends and warehouse efficiency programs.
Education sessions at this year’s Food Logistics Forum will examine the future of the logistics industry and focus on a variety of import and export transportation issues.
Smithfield announced a realignment of its organization and key senior management appointments to unify all independent operating companies, brands, marketing and the more than 48,000 global employees under one corporate umbrella.
Carlson CEO Trudy Rautio was elected to Cargill's board of directors, while Muktesh ("Micky") Pant, chief executive officer of KFC, was elected to the board of directors for Pinnacle Foods.
