Schwan’s Consumer Brands North America Inc., Bloomington, Minn., said it appointed Travis Bautz as vice president in charge of a newly formed Product Innovation team.
The Heinz Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., announced the retirement of 21-year company veteran Ted Smyth as chief administrative officer and senior vice president of corporate and government affairs.
Chicken processing giant Pilgrim's Pride Corp., Pittsburg, Texas, said the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas has approved the company's hiring of Don Jackson as president and CEO.