Grace Grissom, founder of Mrs. Grissom’s Salads and founding member of the Refrigerated Foods Association, Arlington, Va., passed away May 26 at her home following a short illness.
Joe Rainert will take on the role of chief executive officer, taking over for Jerry Shafir, who founded the company and who will transition to chairman of the board of directors.
Michael Solomon, president and CEO, announced his retirement, with Phillip Theodore, chief operating officer, assuming the president and CEO responsibilities.
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.