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.
Cargill announced a new initiative to help food and beverage manufacturers and foodservice operators find formulation solutions to address the complex challenges associated with improving childhood nutrition.
Dallas-based Dean Foods Co. announced that its board of directors approved the distribution of a portion of its remaining equity interest in The WhiteWave Foods Co., Broomfield, Colo., to Dean Foods’ stockholders and has determined the approximate distribution ratios, record date and distribution date for the spin-off.
Sabra Dipping Co., Chesterfield, Va., opened the doors to its new Center of Excellence (COE) research and development facility in Chesterfield County, Va.